Estimator - Commercial Construction (Preconstruction)

We’re seeking a hands-on Commercial Construction Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial building projects, including renovations, tenant improvements, interior build-outs, and ground-up construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets and detailed estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to determine project scope, quantities, and pricing.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids, compare proposals, and identify scope gaps or pricing discrepancies.
• Prepare complete bid submissions with detailed cost breakdowns, assumptions, exclusions, and scope definitions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, constructability issues, scheduling constraints, and procurement risks during preconstruction.
• Collaborate with project managers, field supervisors, designers, and trade partners to validate estimates and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor labor rates, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and market trends to maintain accurate estimates.
• Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and client discussions to clarify project requirements.
• Maintain organized bid records, cost databases, and historical pricing information.
• Transition awarded projects to the operations team, communicating budgets, scope details, and estimating 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 understanding of construction costs, labor productivity, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Hands-on experience with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bid solicitation, proposal leveling, and final estimate preparation.
• Ability to identify scope omissions, pricing inconsistencies, and trade overlaps.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software; Bluebeam Revu experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to personally prepare estimates and complete bid submissions, rather than solely overseeing the estimating process.