Estimator - Commercial Construction (Preconstruction)

We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction activities for commercial building projects, including budgeting, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, and bid preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, preliminary budgets, and competitive bids for commercial construction projects.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes, compare pricing, and identify scope gaps.
• Prepare bid packages outlining costs, assumptions, exclusions, and scope clarifications.
• Identify potential cost overruns, constructability issues, scheduling conflicts, and procurement risks.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to confirm pricing and resolve questions.
• Monitor material costs, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and market trends.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site visits, and participate in client discussions as needed.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, historical pricing, and bid documentation.
• Transition awarded projects to the operations team, communicating budgets, scopes, and pricing assumptions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Experience estimating commercial renovations, tenant improvements, interior build-outs, and/or ground-up construction.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, labor costs, and project cost structures.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bidding, bid leveling, and final bid preparation.
• Ability to identify scope gaps, pricing discrepancies, and overlapping subcontractor responsibilities.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software; Bluebeam Revu experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on estimating experience, including preparing estimates and bids directly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Additional company-sponsored benefits.