Lead Estimator

Top Echelon LLC; Pottstown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC seeks an experienced estimator for commercial construction projects, focusing on interior and retail fit-outs. You will prepare estimates, review drawings, and issue RFIs to ensure scope alignment with bid documents.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, professional client interaction, and use of Procore and MS Office tools. The position is hybrid, requires residence within 50 miles of the office, and involves travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction estimating is required.
• Strong ability to review drawings and bid documents for requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings and bid documents to identify project requirements.
• Develop and issue RFIs related to drawings and bid documents.
• Negotiate subcontractor contracts for scope, pricing, and terms.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors throughout estimating and construction processes.
• Utilize Procore and Microsoft Office programs to support estimating and project activities.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Procore

Construction schedules

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Attention to detail

RFIs

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Procore

Outlook

Word

Excel

Project

Job description

Join a team where your commercial construction estimating experience, organizational skills, and ability to manage projects from bid through contract execution will contribute to successful construction projects. This role is ideal for an experienced estimator with a strong background in commercial construction, particularly interior tenant fit-outs and, preferably, retail tenant fit-outs.

Duties

Including but not limited to:

• Prepare comprehensive estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review construction drawings and bid documents to quickly identify, comprehend, and address project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive construction schedules.
• Develop and issue RFIs relating to construction drawings and bid documents.
• Negotiate final contracts with subcontractors regarding scope, pricing, and terms.
• Interact professionally and effectively with clients and subcontractors throughout the estimating and construction process.
• Communicate and over-communicate with team members and clients to ensure alignment and keep projects moving forward.
• Utilize construction management software programs, such as Procore, to support estimating and project activities.
• Utilize Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in working with various construction management software programs, such as Procore.
• Skilled in developing comprehensive construction schedules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to negotiate subcontractor contracts related to scope, price, and terms.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to quickly review, comprehend, and issue RFIs related to construction drawings and bid documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Deadline-driven and able to prioritize work effectively.
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Willing and able to travel as required.

Education & Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in commercial construction.
• 8-10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Experience with interior tenant fit-outs required.
• Retail tenant fit-out experience preferred.
• Some ground-up construction experience.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Position requires residence within a 50-mile radius of the office location.
• Some travel will be required.

Disclaimer

Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.