Construction Estimator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of estimating experience in commercial interior construction.
• Direct estimating experience with commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or related interior finish trades.
• Strong knowledge of interior construction materials, installation methods, trade sequencing, and project costs.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, and other bid documents.
• Demonstrated experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed commercial construction bids.
• Ability to evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and identify pricing discrepancies, scope gaps, and exclusions.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or comparable estimating software.
• Understanding of construction labor rates, material pricing, equipment expenses, and subcontractor costs.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work on commercial interior construction projects.
• Review blueprints, architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid revisions to establish project scope and quantities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate material requirements, installation costs, labor projections, and equipment expenses.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, verifying pricing accuracy and confirming scope coverage.
• Identify missing scope items, conflicting responsibilities, exclusions, and constructability concerns before bid submission.
• Develop competitive pricing based on project requirements, current market rates, historical cost data, and established estimating practices.
• Prepare bid packages with itemized costs, scope definitions, assumptions, exclusions, and alternate options.
• Identify cost-saving materials and installation methods while maintaining required quality standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to clarify scope and resolve pricing questions.
• Maintain estimating records, vendor pricing information, bid logs, and cost databases.
• Monitor changes in labor rates, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions.
• Prepare preliminary budgets, negotiated estimates, change-order pricing, and revised proposals as project requirements evolve.
• Develop cost summaries and scope documentation for awarded projects.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and internal bid reviews to validate scope, pricing, and project requirements.
• Manage multiple estimates while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating procedures, cost-tracking methods, and pricing practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A steady pipeline of commercial interior construction projects.
• Exposure to a variety of drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, flooring, and interior finish projects.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Long-term career growth opportunities with the company.