Lead Estimator Commercial

Anchoragechamber; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone allowance

Gas card

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Anchoragechamber seeks a Lead Estimator to join its hands-on construction team in Anchorage, AK. You will bid, perform take-offs, price, and create compelling proposal summaries for commercial projects with ownership of costs and schedules.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial general contracting, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills. Base $150k DOE; competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in commercial general contracting.
• Strong ability to win profitable work and manage projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Select projects to bid, perform material take-offs, solicit pricing, and estimate costs.
• Create a project schedule to align with RFP timelines.
• Summarize pricing into a proposal summary.
• Write qualification narratives for RFPs as needed.
• Collect subcontractor and material numbers on bid day and enter lowest qualified numbers.
• Collaborate to finalize general conditions and overhead/profit markups.
• Oversee post-bid buy-out, purchase orders, subcontracts, scheduling, meetings, and cost control.
• Manage owner communications, submittals, and project close-out duties.

Skills

Excel

Word

Bluebeam

Buildertrend

Estimating software

Scheduling tools

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Eng./Management

Tools

Buildertrend

Estimating software

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Anchorage, AK – onsite (Out of State candidates encouraged to apply)

$150k DOE

About our client

Dynamic Mid-Size Commercial General Contractor, a well-established, hands‑on firm seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join the leadership team. If you have the technical expertise, proven business acumen, and drive to help grow a multi‑million‑dollar company, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Select projects to bid, perform material take‑offs, solicit subcontractor and material pricing, and estimate project costs.
• Create a project schedule to coincide with the RFP timelines.
• Summarize collected pricing into a proposal summary.
• Write qualification narratives as requested by Request for Proposals (“RFP”).
• Collect said sub and material numbers on bid day and enter lowest qualified numbers into the estimate.
• Collaborate with estimating team to finalize general conditions and overhead and profit mark‑ups for final proposal submission.
• Upon a successful bid proposal, perform project buy‑out of subs and materials. Write purchase orders and subcontracts. Provide overall project management to include: scheduling, owner meetings, submittal process, project cost coding coordination with project superintendent, approval of subcontractor pay applications, submitting progress pay applications to owner, on‑going project cost analysis and cost control, project schedule and project close‑out duties.
• Other tasks as assigned by Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field (required).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in commercial general contracting, with significant hands‑on expertise in both estimating and project management.
• Proven ability to win profitable work and manage projects profitably.
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Excel and Word, Bluebeam, Buildertrend (or similar), estimating software, and scheduling tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with 10‑15+ years of experience) plus performance bonuses.
• Include a vehicle allowance, cell phone allowance, and gas card.
• Own & drive a pickup truck.
• A comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off)
• Direct influence on company direction in a growing, agile organization.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who wants to invest their expertise into building something meaningful.