About the Role: A well-established and family-focused commercial contractor is seeking a Commercial Estimator with 5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating. This is a key opportunity to join a tight-knit team working on diverse projects, including ground-up municipal buildings and creative private renovations.You’ll be instrumental in preparing accurate, competitive bids, collaborating closely with project teams, and ensuring estimates align with quality standards and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs and full estimates for private and municipal projects
- Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP plans/specs
- Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor/vendor proposals
- Develop bid scopes and ensure alignment with project requirements
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents during preconstruction
- Analyze project costs and identify value engineering options
- Prepare conceptual budgets, hard bids, and GMP estimates
- Maintain and update estimating templates, historical data, and unit pricing
- Attend pre-bid site walks and meetings as needed
What You’ll Bring:
- 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequencing
- Proficient in Bluebeam, PlanSwift/On-Screen Takeoff, and Excel
- Ability to read and understand plans/specs thoroughly
- Strong organizational and time management skills—manage multiple estimates at once
- Clear, professional communication skills (written & verbal)
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:
- Family-first culture with a supportive leadership team
- Work-life balance
- Competitive base salary ($80K–$115K DOE)
- Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance, and a collaborative team environment