Estimator – Commercial Construction (Ground-Up & TI)

ADP, Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bancare is seeking an Estimator for commercial construction projects in Milford, OH. You will own the numbers for ground-up and tenant improvement work, from drawings through final bid, and collaborate with the preconstruction team to ensure strong, defendable estimates.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in commercial construction estimating, can read drawings/specs, and want ownership over bid packages, with opportunities to mentor junior staff as the team grows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience, including ground-up estimating, preconstruction, or related project work.
• Comfortable reading construction drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate, competitive estimates for commercial construction projects - from drawing review through final bid
• Run quantity take-offs and pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subs
• Solicit, compare, and level subcontractor and vendor bids
• Spot scope gaps, risks, and value-engineering opportunities before they become problems
• Sit in on pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations as part of the preconstruction team
• Hand off clean, complete bid packages to Project Management
• Mentor Junior Estimators as you grow into the role

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Reading drawings

Estimating experience

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

OpenSpace

Job description

Bancare is seeking an Estimator for commercial construction projects in Milford, OH. You will own the numbers for ground-up and tenant improvement work, from drawings through final bid, and collaborate with the preconstruction team to ensure strong, defendable estimates.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in commercial construction estimating, can read drawings/specs, and want ownership over bid packages, with opportunities to mentor junior staff as the team grows.