Commercial Estimator: Accurate Budgets & Winning Proposals

Hunter Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator in Cleveland, OH to analyze bid documents, blueprints, and historical data to produce accurate budgets. You will collaborate with project management, subcontractors, and senior leaders to craft competitive proposals tailored to client expectations.

The role requires advanced estimating software skills, strong math ability, and a proven track record in commercial construction estimating.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of dedicated commercial construction estimating experience is required.
• Advanced computer proficiency with bidding and estimating software.
• Advanced math, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; a collaborative team player.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deconstruct project plans: analyze bid documents, blueprints, and specifications to understand project parameters.
• Define scopes of work for all construction trades.
• Determine cost drivers and assess risks affecting costs.
• Leverage historical data to engineer accurate budgets for clients.
• Quantify core estimates: materials, labor, equipment, and time requirements.
• Deliver winning proposals: draft, refine, and present proposals to management and clients.
• Cultivate relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage the bid lifecycle by tracking and evaluating subcontractor bids.
• Execute post‑award handoffs with project managers for budget transition.
• Track project costs post-completion to improve benchmarks.

Skills

Advanced math

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Bidding software proficiency

Estimating experience

Commercial construction estimating

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Bidding software

Job description

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator in Cleveland, OH to analyze bid documents, blueprints, and historical data to produce accurate budgets. You will collaborate with project management, subcontractors, and senior leaders to craft competitive proposals tailored to client expectations.

The role requires advanced estimating software skills, strong math ability, and a proven track record in commercial construction estimating.