What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at Cityscape Recruitment USA?
About The Company:
I'm partnered with a mid-sized General Contractor in Charlotte that has experienced rapid growth over the past few years — and they're not slowing down anytime soon. With plans to expand another 30%, they're now looking for a Lead / Senior Estimator to join the team and help shape the future of their preconstruction department.
They work on a wide range of commercial projects including restaurants, gas stations, medical offices, and convenience stores. The culture is relaxed, friendly, and flexible — built around trust and accountability rather than micromanagement.
About The Role:
You'll work directly with the partners of the business, mentor a Junior Estimator, and play a key role in shaping the company's future. As the business continues to expand, you'll have the genuine opportunity to lead and grow your own estimating team.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Prepare detailed estimates, budgets, and proposals
- Review drawings, specs, and scopes to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Manage subcontractor pricing, bid reviews, and value engineering
- Partner with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams for a smooth project handover
- Mentor and support Junior Estimators as they develop
What We're Looking For:
- 5 years of experience estimating commercial ground-up construction projects
- Strong knowledge of preconstruction, cost management, and bid strategy
- Procore experience strongly preferred
- Proven leadership qualities — confident guiding others, making decisions, and being the go-to person in the department
- Forward-thinking mindset with a desire to help shape and grow the company's preconstruction function
What's On Offer:
- $110,000 – $155,000 base salary (DOE)
- Generous bonus scheme
- 4 weeks PTO 11 holiday days
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company cell phone and laptop provided
- Relaxed, flexible, and friendly culture
- Stability of a well-established GC with the excitement of a growing business
- Supportive environment that values ideas, autonomy, and work-life balance
Salary : $110,000 - $155,000