Commercial Construction Estimator

Michael Page; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator with at least 5 years of experience to join a top Southeast general contractor. This role involves gathering bid documents, preparing estimates, and analyzing subcontractor proposals. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret construction documents are essential. The company specializes in commercial construction projects with a strong focus on sectors such as healthcare and education. The salary range is negotiable, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the commercial construction field.
• Experienced negotiating skills to secure reliable contractor/vendor bids.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and materials.
• Excellent presentation, writing and communication skills. Spec writing is plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and post Bid Documents.
• Review Bid Documents to determine Scope of Work per trade.
• Contact potential subcontractors.
• Develop Material and Labor quantity take off for work performed.
• Prepare Estimate Summary for Bids.
• Compile and analyze Subcontractor proposals.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Ability to read construction documents

Excellent communication skills

Spec writing

Job description

Base Pay Range

$105,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Our client is in search of an Estimator or Senior Estimator with at least 5 years of experience to join a top Southeast ENR GC.

Client is a mixed commercial construction general contractor in the Atlanta market that is aiming to reinforce their estimating departments with a talented Estimator or Senior Estimator. Known for their strong reputation and focus in the light industrial, education, healthcare, and municipal markets - they have already secured a strong project backlog going into 2026.

Description

• Gather and post Bid Documents
• Review Bid Documents to determine Scope of Work per trade
• Contact potential subcontractors
• Develop Material and Labor quantity take off for work performed
• Prepare Estimate Summary for Bids
• Compile and analyze Subcontractor and supplier proposals to determine the best value
• Develop preliminary project schedules
• Review post bid information to assure scopes of work are correct and

Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the commercial construction field.
• Experienced negotiating skills to secure reliable contractor/vendor bids.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and materials.
• Excellent presentation, writing and communication skills. Spec writing is plus.

Job Offer

• Package is negotiable subject to experience

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management
• Construction