Sr Commercial Construction Estimator

Weekday AI•Lincoln, NE

2d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to join a growing commercial construction organization and play a key role in strengthening its estimating and preconstruction capabilities. This is more than a traditional estimating position. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial estimating expertise along with a continuous-improvement mindset, helping modernize estimating processes, introduce new technologies, improve workflows, and contribute to the company's long-term growth.

Requirements

Approximately 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a General Contractor.
Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, subcontractor pricing, and estimating practices.
Proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive project estimates.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and senior leadership.
A proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and adopting new technology.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction estimating software and digital construction tools is highly desirable.
Project management or preconstruction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for a diverse range of commercial construction projects.
Analyze project plans, specifications, scopes, drawings, and other bid documents to develop comprehensive cost estimates.
Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management, Business Development, and Finance teams throughout the preconstruction process.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners.
Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
Conduct project site visits to understand scope, constructability, site conditions, and project requirements.
Identify potential cost, scope, and constructability risks during the estimating process.
Support smooth project handoffs from estimating and preconstruction to project execution.
Provide estimating insights and recommendations to leadership to support project planning and bidding strategies.
Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems, processes, technology, and workflows.
Contribute ideas and best practices to continuously improve the overall preconstruction function.