Estimator - Commercial Construction Bids & Growth

mirandaconstruct; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

PTO and paid holidays

Company cellphone

Company laptop

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Miranda Construction in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead the estimating process for commercial and industrial projects. You will review bids, coordinate with PMs, subcontractors and design teams, and deliver accurate, competitive pricing from bid through award.

The ideal candidate has strong math and analytical skills, a sales mindset, and a documented ability to manage multiple estimates while ensuring schedule and budget integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience; 5+ preferred
• Bachelor's in Construction Management or similar is a plus
• Excellent organizational, math, and analytical skills with high accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP/FP drawings
• Ability to review bid documents and translate into accurate estimates
• Strong writing and grammar for customer-facing materials
• Experience with design-build and various project delivery methods is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of estimators and other departments
• Review bid documents (RFPs, drawings, specs, addenda) to understand requirements, time, and costs
• Create and submit accurate, competitive estimates
• Prepare scope letters with inclusions/exclusions
• Develop detailed construction schedules in Gantt format with buy-in from subs and ops
• Participate in owner/client interviews and presentations
• Report to Lead Estimator and Director of Pre-Construction
• Manage multiple estimates (≈2 per week) and prioritize effectively
• Ensure accuracy of all estimates before submission

Skills

Estimating

Math

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Sales mindset

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or similar

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Revu

Building Connected

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Miranda Construction in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead the estimating process for commercial and industrial projects. You will review bids, coordinate with PMs, subcontractors and design teams, and deliver accurate, competitive pricing from bid through award.

The ideal candidate has strong math and analytical skills, a sales mindset, and a documented ability to manage multiple estimates while ensuring schedule and budget integrity.