Commercial Construction Estimator

Job description

We are seeking an experienced  Commercial Construction Estimator  to join a growing general contractor and play a key role in the preconstruction process.

This position will be responsible for developing estimates from  early conceptual budgeting through detailed construction documents and GMP pricing . Projects include commercial renovations, tenant improvements, site and civil work, structural packages, and MEP-intensive construction.

The ideal candidate has  5–10 years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor  and is comfortable owning an estimate from initial takeoff through subcontractor bidding, scope leveling, value engineering, final pricing, and turnover to the construction team.

What You'll Do - Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, construction document, and GMP estimates - Perform detailed  quantity takeoffs  for architectural, structural, civil, and MEP scopes - Develop complete estimates across  CSI Divisions 02–33 - Solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers and ensure adequate trade coverage - Review and level subcontractor proposals to identify exclusions, overlaps, and scope gaps - Develop estimate summaries, bid tabs, schedules of values, and supporting documentation - Clearly document assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and potential project risks - Identify missing or unresolved scope early in the preconstruction process - Develop  value-engineering alternatives  and pricing options - Maintain cost databases, historical pricing, unit costs, and estimating assemblies - Assist with schedule-based estimating and construction sequencing - Participate in owner, architect, engineer, and preconstruction meetings - Work with subcontractors to clarify scopes and negotiate competitive pricing - Support project buyout and provide recommendations to the construction team - Lead the commercial and estimating portion of project turnover from preconstruction to operations - Provide final estimates, SOVs, bid tabs, subcontractor quotes, accepted VE items, clarifications, and buyout recommendations during turnover

Pay:  $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Requirements - 5–10 years of commercial construction estimating experience  with a general contractor or similar organization - Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and sequencing - Experience estimating across  CSI Divisions 02–33 - Strong understanding of  mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) scopes - Demonstrated ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs - Experience soliciting, reviewing, and leveling subcontractor bids - Ability to identify scope gaps and potential pricing risks before construction - Strong bid-day organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines - Understanding of building codes, permitting, and commercial construction requirements - Strong Excel skills and experience with construction estimating software - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with subcontractors, owners, design teams, and internal project teams

Experience with the following is a plus: - Autodesk Forma - ProEst - Microsoft Excel – advanced proficiency - Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) - BIM platforms - Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

Benefits - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time off