Lead Estimator

Miranda Construction•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Miranda Construction is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Estimator to join their growing commercial construction team. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the estimating process from initial bid review through final proposal submission, ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable project pricing. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in commercial general contracting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, designers, and clients. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for winning quality work while maintaining estimating excellence.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Team player with positive attitude.
Experience with software such as: Excel, Bluebeam, Building Connected, Procore, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office.
Familiarized in AI.
Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
Strong leadership and communication abilities.
Understanding of commercial project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, GMP, etc.).
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
Knowledgeable of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
Ability to prioritize team success over personal recognition.

Nice To Haves

Estimating software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, organize, and develop the estimating team, providing direction on estimating strategies, means and methods, scheduling, workload management, and professional development.
Lead and coordinate estimating activities to ensure timely, accurate, and complete project estimates and bid submissions.
Maintain historical cost databases and drive continuous improvement through standardized estimating procedures, best practices, and process development.
Lead preconstruction efforts from project pursuit through contract award.
Participate in owner, architect, and design team meetings during design / construction development.
Provide conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates.
Conduct Initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determined scope.
Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities reporting to management.
Reviewing hard bids and budgets to ensure for quality, accuracy, coverage is met.
Evaluate constructability issues.
Evaluate value engineering opportunities.
Ensure deadlines are met.
Analyze schedule impacts and cost risks.
Ensure compliance with owner / bid package requirements.
Identify scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, prior to bid submission.
Coordinate with project management and operations teams to mitigate identified risks.
Train and mentor estimating personnel as well as new hires.
Work alongside other departments (accounting, design, sales, operations, marketing) in a mature professional manner with a team like attitude.
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, architects, clients, owners, and vendors.
Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals to ensure complete scope coverage and competitive pricing.
Ability to recruit, identify, and develop talent while fostering a high-performance culture and driving long-term success through people.