Lead Estimator - Commercial

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone allowance

Gas card

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Wasillachamber is seeking a Lead Estimator in Anchorage, AK to join their leadership team in a dynamic commercial general contracting environment. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 10 years of progressive experience in commercial general contracting, particularly estimating and project management.

Strong leadership and negotiation skills along with proficiency in various software tools are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial general contracting with expertise in estimating and project management.
• Proven ability to win profitable work and manage projects profitably.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in various software.

Responsibilities

• Select projects to bid and perform material take-offs.
• Create project schedules and summarize pricing into proposals.
• Collaborate with the estimating team and manage the project buy-out process.
• Oversee project management duties and control costs.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Buildertrend (or similar)

Estimating software

Scheduling tools

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.