Lead Commercial Construction Estimator - Pre-Construction

DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc.; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to lead the estimating and bidding process on our Pre-Construction team. You will manage takeoffs, pricing, bid submissions, and post-bid analysis to ensure competitive, profitable work across projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors degree in Construction Management and 5+ years of commercial estimating experience, with proficiency in Excel and takeoff software. Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of unit costs, market trends, and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process for assigned projects - conceptual through final bid.
• Perform quantity take-offs, pricing, bid summaries, and bid submissions.
• Coordinate with subs/suppliers and manage bid day logistics.
• Prepare budgets for negotiated work and design-build projects.
• Analyze post-bid results and support project turnover to operations.
• Maintain and update the estimating database.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

On-Screen Takeoff

ICE

Job description

DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to lead the estimating and bidding process on our Pre-Construction team. You will manage takeoffs, pricing, bid submissions, and post-bid analysis to ensure competitive, profitable work across projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors degree in Construction Management and 5+ years of commercial estimating experience, with proficiency in Excel and takeoff software. Occasional travel to project sites may be required.