Estimator

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Estimator / Senior Estimator to join our growing preconstruction team. This role is ideal for a construction professional with 2–3 years of estimating experience in the commercial general contracting space who is looking to take the next step in their career. The Estimator will play a key role in developing accurate, competitive, and strategic project estimates while supporting business development, operations, and preconstruction efforts.This position will work closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, and design teams to help deliver high-quality estimates and contribute to successful project pursuits from concept through contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and final estimates for commercial construction projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and other bid documents to develop complete and accurate scopes of work
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assemble pricing for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor scopes
• Solicit, qualify, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for completeness, scope coverage, and cost competitiveness
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and value engineering opportunities
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, cost plans, bid packages, and proposal documents
• Support bid leveling, scope clarification, and post-bid interviews
• Collaborate with operations teams to incorporate lessons learned, production knowledge, and historical cost data into estimates
• Participate in preconstruction meetings with internal teams, owners, architects, and engineers
• Help maintain cost databases, subcontractor/vendor relationships, and estimating tools/templates
• Contribute to project handoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to operations
• Monitor market trends, labor conditions, and material pricing to keep estimates current and competitive
• Support multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or project engineering within the commercial general contracting industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered
• Working knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and assembling detailed estimates
• Understanding of subcontractor procurement, scope analysis, and bid comparison
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with estimating software such as OST, Bluebeam, Procore, Sage Estimating, BuildingConnected, or similar platforms is preferred

Preferred Experience

• Experience estimating a variety of commercial project types such as office, retail, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, education, multifamily, or tenant improvement work
• Exposure to conceptual estimating and budgeting early in design
• Familiarity with value engineering and constructability review
• Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors, clients, and internal operations teams

What Success Looks Like

• Produces accurate, thorough, and timely estimates
• Understands project scope and risk and can clearly communicate both
• Builds trust with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Brings a proactive, team-first mindset to preconstruction
• Uses historical knowledge and field input to improve estimate quality and win strategy

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to grow within a collaborative and high-performing preconstruction team
• Exposure to a variety of commercial project types and delivery methods
• Work alongside experienced operations and preconstruction leaders
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• construction estimating: 2 years (Required)
• project engineering: 2 years (Required)
• preconstruction: 2 years (Required)