Senior Estimator – Commercial Retail Construction

Trueline's client, a privately held commercial general contractor specializing in nationwide retail renovations and multi-location construction programs, is seeking a Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction to join its growing team in Flowery Branch, GA. This hybrid opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of retail construction estimates, help shape a developing preconstruction department, and make a meaningful impact on a business with established national customer relationships.

What You'll Do as the Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction:

• Lead estimates for commercial retail renovations, store remodels, tenant improvements, and multi-location rollout programs.

• Review construction documents, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate, competitive pricing.

• Perform quantity takeoffs, evaluate trade coverage, and assemble comprehensive project estimates.

• Manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting fast-moving deadlines.

• Request, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier proposals.

• Identify missing scope, pricing inconsistencies, construction risks, and opportunities to improve project value.

• Develop relationships with trade partners across multiple regional markets.

• Coordinate with Project Managers and construction leadership during bid reviews, subcontractor buyout, and project transitions.

• Improve estimating templates, workflows, documentation, and bid management practices.

• Help establish consistent estimating procedures as the preconstruction department expands.

• Mentor a developing junior estimator and collaborate with internal coordination support.

• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate estimating tools and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.

Must-Haves as the Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction:

• 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience.

• Experience estimating projects for a commercial general contractor.

• Ability to independently prepare estimates, including takeoffs, trade pricing, scope review, and bid comparisons.

• Strong understanding of commercial construction drawings, specifications, subcontractor scopes, and project costs.

• Experience managing competing bid deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with subcontractor procurement and preconstruction workflows.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using construction estimating or bid management tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or substantial additional relevant experience subject to client approval.

• Ability to work regularly onsite in Flowery Branch, GA, preferably Tuesday through Thursday.

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction:

• Direct experience estimating big-box retail renovations, grocery remodels, tenant improvements, or national store rollout programs.

• 8 years of commercial general contracting estimating experience.

• Previous experience as a Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator, or comparable senior contributor.

• Experience estimating numerous smaller, fast-turnaround projects rather than exclusively large ground-up builds.

• Experience improving or establishing estimating processes and departmental workflows.

• Experience mentoring junior estimators.

• Existing relationships with commercial retail subcontractors and suppliers.

• Familiarity with BuildingConnected, PlanHub, Bluebeam, or comparable platforms.

• Experience in a smaller or growing commercial construction organization.

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $100,000-$115,000, with potential flexibility up to approximately $125,000-$130,000 for an exceptional candidate.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible PTO offerings.

• Hybrid schedule, preferably Tuesday through Thursday onsite with Monday and Friday remote.

• Limited travel, up to approximately 10%.

• Opportunity to help build and influence a growing preconstruction department.

• Direct access to experienced construction leadership.

• Opportunities to mentor developing team members and improve companywide estimating practices.

• A collaborative team with a mix of emerging talent and long-tenured construction professionals.

• Exposure to retail construction programs across multiple national markets.

• Long-term growth potential within an established contractor continuing to expand its capabilities.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.