Lead Estimator

Software Placement Group; Pottstown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Construction Firm in Pottstown, PA is seeking a Lead Estimator to guide projects from bid to contract execution in a hybrid working environment. The role emphasizes organizational rigor, strong negotiation, and collaboration with clients and subcontractors to ensure accurate estimates and timely project progression.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of commercial construction experience and 8–10 years in estimating, with interior tenant fit-outs experience and ability to travel as

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in commercial construction
• 8–10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating
• Experience with interior tenant fit-outs required
• Some ground-up construction experience
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive estimates for commercial construction projects
• Review drawings and bid documents to identify requirements
• Prepare and maintain construction schedules
• Develop and issue RFIs related to drawings and bid documents
• Negotiate contracts with subcontractors
• Interact professionally with clients and subcontractors
• Communicate with the team to keep projects moving forward
• Utilize Procore and Microsoft Office tools
• Travel as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Negotiation skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivated

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Reviewing RFIs

Client interaction

Independent work

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location: Pottstown, PA | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid

Overview

A well-established commercial construction firm is seeking a Lead Estimator to guide projects from initial bid through contract execution. This role suits an experienced estimator with a strong background in commercial construction, particularly interior tenant fit-outs, who can bring organizational rigor and strong negotiation skills to every stage of the estimating process.

What you'll do

• 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

Required 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
• 10–15 years of experience in commercial construction
• 8–10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating
• Experience with interior tenant fit-outs required
• Some ground-up construction experience
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future; sponsorship, including visas or C2C arrangements, is not available

Preferred qualifications

• Retail tenant fit-out experience preferred

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the estimating process from bid through contract execution on commercial construction projects, working in a hybrid environment that values organization, communication, and strong negotiation skills.