Commercial Construction Estimator (Atlanta, GA)

Michael Page; Atlanta (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead preconstruction and bid development for complex commercial construction projects in the United States. You will work with senior leadership to shape estimates, budgets, and pricing strategies across healthcare, higher education, corporate interiors, and specialized facilities.

The role emphasizes analysis of drawings and specs, coordination with subcontractors, and maintaining detailed bid documentation to support competitive and accurate pricing

Qualifications

• Experience preparing construction estimates and project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define estimate requirements.

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Estimator to play a key role in preconstruction and bid development across a variety of complex commercial construction projects. This position offers exposure to high-profile work, direct interaction with senior leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that have a visible impact throughout the region.

Our client is a well-established, privately held general contractor with a strong reputation across the commercial construction market. Having operated successfully for more than two decades, they have built a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, higher education, corporate interiors, and specialized technical facilities. With a growing pipeline of repeat business, a stable backlog, and a strategic approach to expansion, they offer employees long-term career growth within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Description

• Review project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define estimate requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work.
• Request, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing for bid packages.
• Build project budgets that support clear pricing decisions before construction begins.
• Identify cost differences, scope gaps, and assumptions within estimate submissions.
• Work with construction team members to confirm project scope and estimate details.
• Maintain organized estimate files, pricing records, and bid documentation.

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.

Profile

A successful 'Estimator' should have:

• Experience preparing construction estimates and project budgets.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Ability to calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Experience requesting and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotes.
• Ability to identify scope gaps, pricing assumptions, and cost differences.
• Clear communication skills for working with construction team members.

Job Offer

• Salary of $90,000 to $120,000.