Commercial Construction Estimator

gpac; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Strong project pipeline

Team-oriented culture

Career growth

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Estimator for a growing General Contractor with a strong backlog of ground-up commercial projects. The role focuses on detailed estimates, multi-project management, and close collaboration with clients, architects, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in estimating and a solid understanding of budgeting, margins, and change orders. A Construction Management background is preferred but not required, with emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Ability to prepare and manage detailed estimates across multiple projects.
• Experience pricing, tracking, and negotiating change orders and project costs.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, P&L, and margin projections.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred, but not required.

Skills

Estimating experience

Budgeting

P&L understanding

Change orders

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Construction Management degree preferred

Job description

A respected General Contractor with a strong backlog of commercial projects is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to work on high-quality ground-up commercial construction projects with a financially stable company that values collaboration, work-life balance, and long-term growth.

Estimator Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects
• Ability to prepare and manage detailed estimates across multiple projects
• Experience pricing, tracking, and negotiating change orders and project costs
• Strong understanding of budgeting, P&L, and margin projections
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred, but not required

What's Offered

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Strong project pipeline and long-term stability
• Positive team-oriented culture
• Career growth opportunities without sacrificing work-life balance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.