Commercial Retail Estimator — Precision & Growth, Hybrid

Lucas Industrial Ltda; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Professional development assistance

Training and certification support

Advancement opportunities

Bonus potential

Stable year-round work

Overtime availability

Job summary

Lucas Industrial in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a full-time Commercial Retail Construction Estimator who thrives on precision, challenge, and impact. This role shapes cost estimates for major commercial and industrial builds, translating drawings and specifications into accurate pricing for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience, a background in retail-construction, and a degree in Construction Management or Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience.
• Commercial and industrial construction experience (retail strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of on-site construction processes.
• Solid understanding of construction materials, equipment, and labor costs.
• Proficiency in reading construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail and precision.
• Strong file organization and documentation discipline.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Consistent performance against quota and estimating goals.
• Proven ability to maintain a healthy win/loss ratio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable follow-up and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• In this Commercial Retail Construction Estimator position, you'll step into the center of our project development process, transforming drawings and specifications into accurate, strategic cost estimates that guide major commercial and industrial builds.
• Your day may begin by reviewing architectural plans, analyzing scopes, and developing pricing for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
• You'll collaborate with field teams to validate change orders, maintain organized estimate files, and support scheduling and workload planning.
• Throughout each bid cycle, you'll communicate with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, negotiate pricing and contract terms, and maintain strong follow-up practices to support our win/loss goals.
• Every estimate you produce directly influences our success and you'll feel that impact daily.

Skills

Estimating

Commercial construction

Industrial construction

Reading plans

Negotiation

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Lucas Industrial in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a full-time Commercial Retail Construction Estimator who thrives on precision, challenge, and impact. This role shapes cost estimates for major commercial and industrial builds, translating drawings and specifications into accurate pricing for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience, a background in retail-construction, and a degree in Construction Management or Engineering.