Sr Commercial Construction Estimator

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 1+ years

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to join a growing commercial construction organization and play a key role in strengthening its estimating and preconstruction capabilities.

This is more than a traditional estimating position. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial estimating expertise along with a continuous-improvement mindset, helping modernize estimating processes, introduce new technologies, improve workflows, and contribute to the company's long-term growth.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities - Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for a diverse range of commercial construction projects. - Analyze project plans, specifications, scopes, drawings, and other bid documents to develop comprehensive cost estimates. - Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management, Business Development, and Finance teams throughout the preconstruction process. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners. - Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids. - Conduct project site visits to understand scope, constructability, site conditions, and project requirements. - Identify potential cost, scope, and constructability risks during the estimating process. - Support smooth project handoffs from estimating and preconstruction to project execution. - Provide estimating insights and recommendations to leadership to support project planning and bidding strategies. - Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems, processes, technology, and workflows. - Contribute ideas and best practices to continuously improve the overall preconstruction function.

Requirements - Approximately 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a General Contractor. - Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, subcontractor pricing, and estimating practices. - Proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive project estimates. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation. - Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and senior leadership. - Experience with construction estimating software and digital construction tools is highly desirable. - Project management or preconstruction experience is a plus. - A proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and adopting new technology.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This role provides an opportunity to have a meaningful impact beyond individual project estimates. You will have the chance to: - Help shape the future direction of the estimating and preconstruction function. - Introduce new technologies, tools, and process improvements. - Work directly with leadership and influence estimating strategy. - Contribute to a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. - Develop your expertise while taking on increasing levels of responsibility. - Help build scalable systems and processes as the organization continues to grow.

Compensation & Benefits - Base Salary: Approximately $100,000–$125,000, depending on experience. - Annual performance bonus. - Company-provided SUV, including fuel, insurance, and maintenance. - Comprehensive medical and dental benefits. - 401(k) with company match. - Continuing education and professional development support. - Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Good-to-have skills: - Construction - Commercial Construction - Preconstruction - Estimating Software - Project Management