Estimator

Jobot; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits (DOE)

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Senior Estimator/Preconstruction Manager in St. Louis to lead bid strategy and cost planning across a mixed portfolio of commercial projects.

You will own the estimate from conceptual budgeting through GMP, collaborating with PMs, subs, and ownership to win the right work at the right numbers. The role requires 5+ years in commercial construction estimating/preconstruction, proficiency with takeoff software, and strong client communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial construction estimating/preconstruction.
• Ability to read drawings/specs and identify cost drivers.
• Experience with cost planning from conceptual budgets through GMP.
• Demonstrated ability to lead bid strategy and buyout.
• Excellent communication with PMs, subs, and owners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full conceptual, budget, and hard-bid estimates.
• Lead subcontractor buyout and scope reviews.
• Analyze drawings/specs for cost drivers and value-engineering opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with subs, vendors, and design teams.
• Partner with PMs on constructability and project handoff.
• Track market pricing trends across labor and materials.

Skills

Takeoff software

Strong communicator

St. Louis market knowledge

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Job description

Estimator - St. Louis General Contractor

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Growing general contractor serving diverse commercial markets across the St. Louis region — known for a hands‑on culture, repeat clients, and a pipeline that keeps employees busy without burning them out.

Why join us?

• Real growth trajectory — not a maxed‑out backlog
• Collaborative leadership, low bureaucracy
• Competitive comp + benefits (DOE)

Job Details

The Role

We're hiring a Senior Estimator/Preconstruction Manager to lead bid strategy and cost planning across a mixed portfolio of commercial projects. You'll own the estimate from conceptual budgeting through GMP, working closely with PMs, subs, and ownership to win the right work at the right numbers.

What You'll Do

• Prepare full conceptual, budget, and hard-bid estimates
• Lead subcontractor buyout and scope reviews
• Analyze drawings/specs to identify cost drivers and value-engineering opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with subs, vendors, and design teams
• Partner with PMs on constructability and project handoff
• Track market pricing trends across labor and materials

What You Bring

• 5+ years in commercial construction estimating/preconstruction
• Comfort across multiple project types (not siloed to one sector)
• Strong command of takeoff software (On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or similar)
• Sharp communicator — internally and with clients
• St. Louis market knowledge a plus

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