Growth Estimator - Build Preconstruction Systems

Skyward Construction LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with up to 5% employer match

Paid time off

Bid/win bonuses and margin bonuses

Job summary

Skyward Construction LLC is seeking an Estimator to bring estimating fully in-house and drive growth. You will own projects from 0.5M to 15M end to end, develop templates and cost data, and support a smooth handoff to operations. This role offers visibility, ownership, and direct impact on how we estimate work.

We value hands-on leadership, process development, and a proactive mindset. Travel for bid walks and site visits is required, with base compensation plus performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of GC estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and scopes.
• Proficient with takeoff tools and Excel.
• Willing to travel for bid walks and jobsite visits; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, defensible estimates for commercial, public, and federal projects from $500K to $15M.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop scope narratives, pricing assumptions, and logs.
• Solicit and track subcontractor bids; identify and close scope gaps.
• Lead bid-day compilation: vet and compile subcontractor proposals.
• Attend pre-bid walks and jobsite visits; travel required.
• Develop and maintain estimating templates, unit-cost libraries, and data.

Skills

GC estimating

Read drawings

Cost estimation

Team collaboration

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Skyward Construction LLC is seeking an Estimator to bring estimating fully in-house and drive growth. You will own projects from 0.5M to 15M end to end, develop templates and cost data, and support a smooth handoff to operations. This role offers visibility, ownership, and direct impact on how we estimate work.

We value hands-on leadership, process development, and a proactive mindset. Travel for bid walks and site visits is required, with base compensation plus performance bonuses.