Commercial Estimator / Chief Estimator

Commercial Estimator / Chief Estimator

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Compensation: Estimator: $90,000–$120,000; Chief Estimator: $125,000–$165,000 annually, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

An established commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator or Chief Estimator with a diverse commercial construction background.

Strong local subcontractor and industry connections are required for consideration. Candidates should bring reliable budgeting and bid-development experience, with leadership responsibilities available for those qualified at the Chief Estimator level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual budgets and detailed commercial construction estimates.

• Review drawings, specifications, bid requirements, and project scopes.

• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop cost analyses across multiple trades.

• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor proposals.

• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and project risks.

• Develop value engineering recommendations.

• Maintain local subcontractor relationships and historical cost data.

• Collaborate with project teams and design partners throughout preconstruction.

• Support bid submissions and project handoff.

• Chief-level candidates will lead estimating reviews, coordinate workloads, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commercial construction estimating experience.

• Experience across diverse commercial project types.

• Strong Albuquerque-area subcontractor relationships and market knowledge.

• Proficiency in takeoffs, conceptual budgeting, bid analysis, and scope review.

• Ability to interpret construction documents.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Chief-level candidates must demonstrate estimating leadership and accountability for final estimate quality.

Interested in learning more?

Send your updated resume to Brandon Hill, Search Consultant at GPAC Construction.

Call/Text: 743-223-5229 Email: brandon.hill@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.