Commerical Construction Estimator
About The Position
BlueTeam is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join their team. This role is focused on pricing renovation work in diverse markets and contributing to an integrated estimating team that partners with field operations, project management, and vendor networks. The estimator will be responsible for evaluating jobsite conditions, vetting subcontractors, and informing constructability assumptions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical estimating skills, proficiency in industry-standard tools, and the ability to extract pricing, clarify scopes, and build pricing logic. This is not a role for working in isolation, but rather for contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of commercial construction systems, sequencing, and vendor trade scopes
- Proficient in at least one industry-standard estimating platform (PlanSwift, STACK, ProEst, OST, etc.)
- Strong Excel and Bluebeam skills required
- Able to read and interpret construction documents, perform independent quantity surveys, and identify scope gaps
- Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered
- Minimum 3 years of commercial renovation estimating experience, ideally in both interiors and exteriors
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and memos.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Pantera (or a similar ITB platform such as Pipeline) preferred
- Experience with Excel-integrated takeoff workflows a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed takeoffs and cost estimates for commercial interior and exterior renovation projects
- Evaluate architectural drawings, narratives, specifications, and site photos
- Develop estimates using structured templates and software tools such as PlanSwift, STACK, ProEst, or On-Screen Takeoff
- Coordinate with field personnel and project directors to confirm site logistics, phasing, and risk assumptions
- Lead outreach to subcontractors and vendors to gather pricing, clarify scopes, and perform bid leveling
- Manage bid communications and ITB workflows through Pantera’s Integrated Plan Room platform
- Analyze and compare vendor proposals; prepare clarifications and inclusions/exclusions as needed
- Assemble pre-bid packages including schedules, scope narratives, and pricing breakdowns
- Support project handoff meetings and ensure alignment between estimate and field execution
- Re-engage post-award as needed to support budget alignment, scope clarification, or change orders
- Contribute to process improvement, data standardization, and cost history development
- Maintain open lines of communication with client stakeholders during the bid process, ensuring shared understanding of scope, risks, and pricing logic to promote trust and alignment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
