Lead Estimator

Miranda Construction; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonus program

Company cell phone

Job summary

Miranda Construction in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to oversee the estimating process and ensure accurate project pricing. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in commercial general contracting and exceptional analytical skills.

This role offers a collaborative culture and competitive compensation package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and develop the estimating team.
• Coordinate estimating activities to ensure timely and accurate project estimates.
• Provide conceptual and GMP estimates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Strong leadership

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Job description

Miranda Construction | Full-Time

At Miranda Construction, our core values are the foundation of who we are. Wisdom, creativity, community, joy, diversity, and commitment influence how we make decisions, support one another, and build lasting relationships. These values are carried out through every part of our company and reflect what it means to build great projects while also building great people.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Estimator to join our growing commercial construction team. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the estimating process from initial bid review through final proposal submission, ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable project pricing. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in commercial general contracting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, designers, and clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for winning quality work while maintaining estimating excellence, we’d like to hear from you.

Why You'll Thrive at Miranda Construction

• Competitive comprehensive package including salary, bonus opportunities, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays
• Opportunity for career growth within a growing construction organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Meaningful work supporting both office and field operations

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and develop the estimating team, providing direction on estimating strategies, methods, scheduling, workload management, and professional development
• Lead and coordinate estimating activities to ensure timely, accurate, and complete project estimates and bid submissions
• Maintain historical cost databases and drive continuous improvement through standardized estimating procedures, best practices, and process development
• Lead preconstruction efforts from project pursuit through contract award
• Participate in owner, architect, and design team meetings during design and construction development
• Provide conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates
• Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and scope is determined
• Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities, reporting to management
• Review hard bids and budgets to ensure quality, accuracy, and coverage
• Evaluate constructability issues
• Evaluate value engineering opportunities
• Ensure deadlines are met
• Analyze schedule impacts and cost risks
• Ensure compliance with owner/bid package requirements
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions prior to bid submission
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams to mitigate identified risks
• Train and mentor estimating personnel and new hires
• Work alongside other departments (accounting, design, sales, operations, marketing) with a professional and team-oriented attitude
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, architects, clients, owners, and vendors
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods and materials
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals to ensure complete scope coverage and competitive pricing
• Recruit, identify, and develop talent while fostering a high-performance culture and driving long-term success through people

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Experience with software such as:
• Excel
• Bluebeam
• Building Connected
• Familiar with AI
• Procore
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Estimating software is a plus
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Understanding of commercial project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, GMP, etc.)
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects
• Knowledgeable of civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems, and the costs of these systems
• Ability to prioritize team success over personal recognition

Work Environment

• Full time in an office environment with regular interaction with field personnel
• Fast-paced construction environment with changing workforce needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Discretionary bonus program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company cell phone

Ready to join the Miranda Team?

If you lead with accountability, execute with precision, and hold your efforts to a standard of excellence — Miranda Construction wants to hear from you.