Lead Project Estimator: Commercial Construction Bids

The Hagerman Group; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO and paid holidays

Health and welfare benefits

401k with company match

Descripción de la vacante

The Hagerman Group in Louisville, KY is seeking a Project Estimator to shape project success before construction begins. You will review plans, perform takeoffs, and help develop competitive bids for large-scale commercial projects, collaborating with operations, field teams, and management.

This role requires 5+ years in estimating, solid knowledge of construction methods, and proficiency with estimating software (OnScreen, Destini, BuildingConnected) and MS Office.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in large-scale commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, schedules, specs, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bid evaluations, and comprehensive project estimates.
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital takeoff tools; OnScreen, Destini, BuildingConnected preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience pricing labor and materials for concrete, carpentry, casework, doors, demolition, specialties, and other commercial building trades.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of a project team.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements to define project scope and pricing strategies.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses for all applicable trades and self-performed work.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure complete and competitive project pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and coordination meetings to assess project requirements and logistics.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, field teams, safety, and business development to produce comprehensive estimates.
• Analyze project risks, constructability considerations, labor requirements, and market conditions to support informed bidding decisions.
• Manage bid-day activities and maintain accurate estimating records using industry-standard estimating software.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, and engineers.
• Participate in project turnover and closeout meetings to support continuous improvement and historical cost tracking.
• Identify opportunities for value analysis, cost efficiencies, and competitive advantages throughout the estimating process.

Conocimientos

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Communication

Deadline management

Problem solving

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Construction Management/Engineering

Herramientas

OnScreen

Destini

BuildingConnected

Excel

Word

Descripción del empleo

The Hagerman Group in Louisville, KY is seeking a Project Estimator to shape project success before construction begins. You will review plans, perform takeoffs, and help develop competitive bids for large-scale commercial projects, collaborating with operations, field teams, and management.

This role requires 5+ years in estimating, solid knowledge of construction methods, and proficiency with estimating software (OnScreen, Destini, BuildingConnected) and MS Office.