Estimator

Harris & Co Executive Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Mileage reimbursement for job site vis

Job summary

Harris & Co Executive Search client in Atlanta is seeking an Estimator to join the preconstruction team and support budgeting, bid prep, and take-offs for interior build-out projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, direct mentorship from the Director of Preconstruction, and a path from a junior estimating role into a full preconstruction function within a small, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree is preferred, ideally in a related or technical field, though relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Experience in a client-facing construction role is a plus — this could include time as a subcontractor, project engineer, assistant project manager, or junior estimator.
• A genuine drive to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in preconstruction.
• Someone who thrives in a small, collaborative team environment and enjoys being part of the day-to-day of the business, not just the numbers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Director of Preconstruction across estimating, budgeting, and bid preparation for interior build-out projects
• Building and maintaining relationships with subcontractors and trade partners across the Atlanta market
• Assisting with take-offs, pricing, and proposal preparation
• Learning the full preconstruction process hands-on, with direct mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Our client is a Class A Interiors general contractor based in the Atlanta area, delivering high-end interior build-outs for a client base that keeps coming back to them project after project. They're a close-knit, growing business with a strong internal culture. This isn't a large, corporate environment, but a team where individual contribution is genuinely recognized.

About the Role

As they continue to grow, our client is looking for an Estimator to join the preconstruction team, working directly alongside their Director of Preconstruction as a right-hand and key support to the function. This is a hands-on role with a genuine, structured training plan. You'll be learning the business from the ground up rather than being expected to hit the ground running on day one.

This role suits someone early in their estimating career, or someone making a transition into preconstruction from an adjacent, client-facing construction background.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Director of Preconstruction across estimating, budgeting, and bid preparation for interior build-out projects
• Building and maintaining relationships with subcontractors and trade partners across the Atlanta market
• Assisting with take-offs, pricing, and proposal preparation
• Learning the full preconstruction process hands-on, with direct mentorship

What We're Looking For

• A 4-year degree is preferred, ideally in a related or technical field, though relevant work experience will also be considered
• Experience in a client-facing construction role is a plus — this could include time as a subcontractor, project engineer, assistant project manager, or junior estimator
• A genuine drive to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in preconstruction
• Someone who thrives in a small, collaborative team environment and enjoys being part of the day-to-day of the business, not just the numbers

What s On Offer

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Mileage reimbursement for job site visits
• Standard benefits package
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Director of Preconstruction, with genuine room to grow within the business