Preconstruction Estimator: Industrial & Commercial

Rader McCary Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RADERMcCARY is seeking an Estimator to join our Preconstruction team and prepare accurate, competitive estimates for industrial and commercial construction projects. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of construction means and methods, plan reading, and quantity takeoff, with experience in large renovation or ground-up construction.

The Estimator reports to the Preconstruction Manager and works closely with Project Management and Field Supervision to carry each project

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor or subcontractor.
• Experience with industrial, renovation, or ground-up commercial projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu or On-Screen Takeoff.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software.
• Familiarity with bid management platforms (BuildingConnected) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents (drawings, specs, addenda, geotechnical reports) to understand project scope, constraints, and owner requirements.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for self-performed and subcontracted scopes of work.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and hard-bid estimates for commercial and industrial projects.
• Prepare bid packages and scopes of work that clearly define inclusions, exclusions, and responsibilities between trades.
• Level and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals to identify scope gaps, overlaps, and qualifications.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits; document existing conditions for renovation projects.
• Assist in identifying value engineering opportunities and alternate systems, and price their cost and schedule impact.
• Prepare bid day documents, including bid forms, clarifications, exclusions, allowances, alternates, and unit prices.
• Coordinate with Project Management on budget reconciliation as designs progress.
• Support a thorough handoff to the project team at award, including the estimate, buyout targets, subcontractor proposals, and bid assumptions.

Skills

Estimating experience

Quantity takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Field/Project management exposure

Bid package development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

On-Screen Takeoff

Procore

BuildingConnected

Job description

RADERMcCARY is seeking an Estimator to join our Preconstruction team and prepare accurate, competitive estimates for industrial and commercial construction projects. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of construction means and methods, plan reading, and quantity takeoff, with experience in large renovation or ground-up construction.

The Estimator reports to the Preconstruction Manager and works closely with Project Management and Field Supervision to carry each project