Commercial Construction Estimator — Ground-Up & TI

Bancare, Inc; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bancare, Inc. is seeking an Estimator for commercial construction projects based in Milford, Ohio. You’ll own the estimating process from drawings review through final bid, and collaborate with the preconstruction team to deliver accurate, competitive numbers.

Responsibilities include take-offs, pricing labor/materials/equipment, subcontractor bids, risk spotting, and handoffs to Project Management. Mentorship of junior estimators is encouraged as you grow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience including ground-up estimating/preconstruction
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs
• Interest in mentoring junior estimators

Responsibilities

• Build accurate estimates for commercial construction projects from drawings through final bid
• Run quantity take-offs and pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subs
• Solicit, compare, and level subcontractor and vendor bids
• Spot scope gaps, risks, and value-engineering opportunities
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations
• Deliver clean, complete bid packages to Project Management
• Mentor Junior Estimators as you grow into the role

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Reading drawings and specs

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

OpenSpace

Job description

Bancare, Inc. is seeking an Estimator for commercial construction projects based in Milford, Ohio. You’ll own the estimating process from drawings review through final bid, and collaborate with the preconstruction team to deliver accurate, competitive numbers.

Responsibilities include take-offs, pricing labor/materials/equipment, subcontractor bids, risk spotting, and handoffs to Project Management. Mentorship of junior estimators is encouraged as you grow.