Senior Estimator Commercial & Industrial Construction

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; USD 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing general contractor is looking for a seasoned Senior Estimator for commercial and industrial construction projects. This role involves leading full-cycle estimating, collaborating with various teams, and requires at least 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong management skills and a relevant bachelor’s degree. If you are detail-oriented and thrive under pressure, we want to talk to you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience in commercial and industrial construction.
• Proven ability to manage multi-discipline subcontractor bids.
• Strong understanding of all CSI divisions and construction cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle estimating for commercial and industrial projects.
• Develop subcontractor bid packages and manage vendor communications.
• Present cost proposals and risk mitigation strategies to clients.

Skills

Estimating experience

Multi-discipline management

Technical reading skills

Scope development skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $140,000

Senior Estimator Commercial & Industrial Construction

Based in Michigan | Travel Required Throughout the State

$140K+ DOE

We're looking for a seasoned Senior Estimator to join a rapidly growing general contractor specializing in commercial, manufacturing, light industrial, energy, and water infrastructure projects. This role is perfect for someone with at least 10-15 years of estimating experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment managing complex, multi-trade bids from start to finish.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead full-cycle estimating for commercial and industrial projects from pre-bid to bid day.
• Review bid documents, attend pre-bid meetings, and define scopes of work.
• Develop and issue subcontractor bid packages, manage vendor communications, and analyze competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with internal self-perform divisions to create value-driven proposals.
• Interpret and extract critical details from drawings, specs, and reports.
• Build preliminary project schedules and develop manpower projections.
• Price general conditions, write scopes of work, and lead bid review meetings.
• Present cost proposals and risk mitigation strategies to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee smooth handoff to project managers and engineers post-award.
• Maintain estimating logs, perform ongoing training, and support continuous improvement.

Tools You’ll Use:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project)
• Bluebeam
• Adobe Acrobat
• Primavera P6

Must-Haves:

• 10+ years of estimating experience in commercial and industrial construction
• Proven ability to manage multi-discipline subcontractor bids and detailed quotes
• Strong understanding of all CSI divisions and construction cost structures
• Excellent technical reading and scope development skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent field experience

Bonus Points For:

• 15+ years of senior-level estimating experience
• Deep knowledge of water infrastructure, energy projects, and self-perform trades
• Experience juggling multiple complex bids under tight deadlines

This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization and direct input on major projects. If you're a driven, detail-oriented estimator who can turn specs into strategy and numbers into opportunity, we want to talk to you.