Commercial Construction Estimator

STEM Talent Solutions; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator in the United States. The role supports estimating and preconstruction efforts with a focus on concrete, sitework, and other self-perform trades.

You will work with project teams, clients, and design partners to develop accurate pricing. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience, reads plans and specs well, and excels in pricing, subcontractor quotes, and bid preparation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with concrete, sitework, masonry, steel, or other self-perform trades is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and subcontractor/vendor quotes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Design-build or preconstruction experience preferred.
• Technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and project bids.
• Review plans, specifications, and project scope to develop accurate pricing.
• Support conceptual estimating, preconstruction, and constructability reviews.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Work with the Real Estate Development division and other internal teams.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with architects, engineers, and design partners.
• Help guide clients by providing construction input and recommendations.
• Track project costs, pricing trends, bids, and contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations to ensure accurate estimates and successful project delivery.

Skills

Estimating

Self-perform trades

Plan/Specs reading

Pricing & bids

Negotiation

CAD experience

Education

Technical degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Construction Estimator

Seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to support estimating and preconstruction efforts. The ideal candidate will have commercial construction experience, with concrete, sitework, or other self-perform trade experience a plus. Strong overall construction estimating experience is welcome.

What You'll Do

• Prepare detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and project bids.
• Review plans, specifications, and project scope to develop accurate pricing.
• Support conceptual estimating, preconstruction, and constructability reviews.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Work with the Real Estate Development division and other internal teams.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with architects, engineers, and design partners.
• Help guide clients by providing construction input and recommendations.
• Track project costs, pricing trends, bids, and contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations to ensure accurate estimates and successful project delivery.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with concrete, sitework, masonry, steel, or other self-perform trades is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, pricing, and subcontractor/vendor quotes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Design-build or preconstruction experience preferred.
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Technical degree preferred.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced estimator who wants to be involved beyond pricing—working directly with clients, design partners, project teams, and the real estate development group.

Company Description

We are a firm focused in the STEM Talent Arena; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

We build and have long term relationships with our clients and represent our clients transparently. We pride ourselves in understanding a candidate's skill set, and the culture and work environment that is a best fit for both the candidate and the client.

Company Description

We are a firm focused in the STEM Talent Arena; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.We build and have long term relationships with our clients and represent our clients transparently. We pride ourselves in understanding a candidate's skill set, and the culture and work environment that is a best fit for both the candidate and the client.