Commercial Construction Lead Estimator

Olympic Construction is a family-owned, hands-on commercial construction company based in Nicholasville, KY. We self-perform masonry, ICF, concrete, and related trades on commercial projects, and ownership is active in the day-to-day work. We're growing, and we're looking for a Lead Estimator who wants to own the bid process from invitation through award — and see the jobs they price built right.

Position Summary

The Lead Estimator is responsible for producing accurate, competitive bids on commercial masonry, ICF, and concrete scopes — from takeoff through final pricing and handoff to the Project Manager. This role works closely with ownership on bid strategy and go/no-go decisions, and plays a key part in the company's continued growth.

What You'll Do

• Perform full quantity takeoffs on masonry, ICF, concrete, and related scopes from drawings and specs
• Build unit pricing using historical job cost data and current material and labor rates
• Solicit, vet, and compare subcontractor and material supplier quotes
• Identify scope gaps, conflicts, or ambiguities in drawings and specs before bid day
• Manage multiple live bids at once and meet every submission deadline
• Assess risk and determine where to carry contingency and where to hold the line on margin
• Work with ownership on go/no-go decisions and final pricing before bids go out
• Hand off awarded projects to the Project Manager with a clean, complete estimate package
• Track bid outcomes and use wins and losses to sharpen future pricing and strategy

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience estimating commercial construction — masonry, ICF, or concrete self-perform scope strongly preferred
• Strong drawing and specification reading skills, with an eye for catching problems before they cost money
• Proficiency with takeoff software (On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar) and Excel
• Ability to manage several bids at once under tight deadlines without losing accuracy
• Clear, confident communication with GCs, vendors, subcontractors, and ownership
• A track record of thinking in numbers — margin, risk, and return, not just cost
• Comfortable in a hands-on, family-run company where ownership is close to every bid

Nice to Have

• Experience leading or mentoring other estimators, or building out an estimating process
• Field experience in masonry, ICF, or concrete construction
• An existing network of GC and subcontractor relationships in the region

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Compensation

• Competitive hourly or salary rate commensurate with experience

Application Question(s):

• How many years of commercial construction estimating do you have?

Experience:

• Commercial Construction: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Work Location: In person