Construction Estimator Commercial Construction Base Salary to 155kyear Marshall VA

AllSearch Professional Staffing; Marshall (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

PTO

Bonus

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing is seeking a Preconstruction Manager/Estimator to lead commercial construction estimates in Fauquier County, VA. The role requires independent bid preparation, ground-up estimating, and established subcontractor relationships to support competitive proposals.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, analyze trade scopes, and prepare complete cost estimates using advanced Excel and estimating tools.

Qualifications

• Commercial construction estimating experience with responsibility for independently preparing complete competitive bids.
• Ground-up commercial construction estimating experience.
• Established subcontractor relationships used to obtain trade pricing and support competitive bidding.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, trade scopes, and construction contract structures.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, scope analysis, subcontractor bid leveling, and value engineering.
• Knowledge of lump-sum, GMP, cost-plus, and design-build contracts and their effects on estimating and pricing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency for construction estimating and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial estimates from bid documents review through final proposal preparation.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, analyze trade scopes, obtain subcontractor pricing, and prepare complete construction estimates.
• Compare and level subcontractor bids, identify scope gaps and exclusions, and reconcile pricing differences.
• Coordinate subcontractor bid participation and pricing through established trade relationships.
• Evaluate pricing, contingencies, and construction risk for lump-sum, GMP, cost-plus, and design-build contracts.
• Review constructability and develop value engineering alternatives involving materials, methods, and scope.
• Maintain bid files, estimating records, cost data, and documentation with consistent filing practices.
• Use advanced Excel, estimating tech, and AI-assisted tools to analyze costs and improve workflows.
• Present estimate assumptions, pricing risks, and bid recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate with operations and field personnel to validate costs, schedules, and project requirements before handoff to construction.

Skills

Estimating bids

Bid management

Subcontractor relationships

Value engineering

Cost analysis

Takeoffs

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Preconstruction Manager/Estimator - Commercial Construction - Base Salary to 155k/year - Fauquier County, VA

Our client is a commercial general contractor seeking a Preconstruction Manager/Estimator to prepare estimates and competitive proposals for commercial building projects.

This position requires commercial construction estimating experience, including ground-up projects, independent preparation of complete bids, established subcontractor relationships, construction means and methods knowledge, and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial construction estimates from review of bid documents through final proposal preparation
• Perform quantity takeoffs, analyze trade scopes, obtain subcontractor pricing, and prepare complete construction cost estimates
• Compare and level subcontractor bids, identify scope gaps and exclusions, and reconcile pricing differences
• Coordinate subcontractor bid participation and pricing through established trade relationships
• Evaluate pricing, contingencies, and construction risk for lump-sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), cost-plus, and design-build contracts
• Review constructability and develop value engineering alternatives involving materials, construction methods, and project scope
• Maintain bid files, estimating records, cost data, and supporting documentation using consistent filing and naming practices
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel, estimating technology, and AI-assisted tools to analyze costs and improve estimating workflows
• Present estimate assumptions, pricing risks, and bid recommendations to company leadership
• Coordinate with operations and field personnel to validate costs, schedules, and project requirements before construction handoff

Qualifications:

• Commercial construction estimating experience with responsibility for independently preparing complete competitive bids
• Experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects
• Established subcontractor relationships used to obtain trade pricing and support competitive bidding
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, trade scopes, and construction contract structures
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, scope analysis, subcontractor bid leveling, and value engineering
• Knowledge of lump-sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), cost-plus, and design-build contracts and their effects on estimating and pricing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency for construction estimating and cost analysis

Compensation:

• 110k - 155k/year
• Company paid health insurance 100%
• 401k
• PTO
• Bonus

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Compensation:

$155,000 per year