Commercial Construction Estimator

NGC General Contractors • Athens, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

North Georgia Civil Inc. (NGC General Contractors) is a rapidly expanding commercial and civil contractor seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Construction Estimator. This role is crucial for shaping competitive and accurate bids for commercial and federal construction projects nationwide. The estimator will lead the estimating and pre-construction process, working closely with leadership, project managers, subcontractors, owners, and design teams. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, tech-savvy, and capable of identifying risks early in the process. This is a significant opportunity for professional growth within a modern, dynamic construction environment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of dedicated estimating experience in commercial, civil, or telecom construction.
• Proven ability to interpret blueprints, civil/structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and risk-management skills.
• Precise attention to detail and ability to produce clean, accurate estimates.
• Proficiency with digital takeoff software required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
• Comfortable adopting new technology, including AI-assisted tools used across estimating and operations.
• Willingness to travel 10% - 35% for bid walks and site visits.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Smartsheet, BuildingConnected, PlanHub, and Google Workspace.
• Federal/government estimating or telecom infrastructure experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents to build accurate cost estimates.
• Develop detailed material takeoffs, labor breakdowns, equipment pricing, and full project budgets.
• Identify pre-construction liabilities, permit fees, utility expenses, scope gaps, and project risks before bid submission.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor bids to secure full scope coverage at competitive pricing.
• Communicate technical scopes clearly with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and design teams.
• Attend bid walks and site visits for federal and commercial opportunities.
• Document existing conditions, scope risks, and site-specific requirements.
• Shape bid strategy with leadership, including where to be aggressive and where to protect margin.
• Support the project handoff by turning over clean, well-documented budgets, scopes, and assumptions.
• Track historical cost data and market conditions to improve estimating accuracy and win rates.
• Help develop NGC's estimating tools, templates, and AI-assisted takeoff workflows.
• Keep pre-construction files organized with clean folder structure, naming conventions, and project setup.

Benefits

• Full-time W2 employment
• Weekly pay cycle
• Opportunity to work on commercial and federal construction projects across multiple states
• Direct collaboration with company leadership and project management
• Professional growth opportunities in estimating, pre-construction, and project planning
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement support
• Modern estimating tools, AI-assisted workflows, and room to improve internal systems as the company grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level