Senior Commercial Construction Estimator

Weekday 1; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual performance bonus

Company SUV including fuel, insurance,

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Weekday is seeking a Senior Commercial Construction Estimator on behalf of a client in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role focuses on strengthening estimating and preconstruction capabilities with a proactive, tech-forward mindset.

Five-plus years of commercial estimating experience with a GC is required, along with strong knowledge of construction methods, subcontractor pricing, and accurate cost estimation. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a General Contractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, subcontractor pricing.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive project estimates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for a diverse range of commercial construction projects.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, scopes, drawings, and bid documents to develop comprehensive cost estimates.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Business Development, and Finance teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Conduct site visits to understand scope, constructability, site conditions, and project requirements.
• Identify cost, scope, and constructability risks during estimating.
• Support smooth project handoffs from estimating to project execution.
• Provide estimating insights and recommendations to leadership to support planning and bidding strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems, processes, technology, and workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of preconstruction function.

Skills

Estimating software

Preconstruction

Project management

Commercial construction

Construction methods

Negotiation

Communication

Relational skills

Tools

Digital construction tools

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 1+ years

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to join a growing commercial construction organization and play a key role in strengthening its estimating and preconstruction capabilities.

This is more than a traditional estimating position. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial estimating expertise along with a continuous-improvement mindset, helping modernize estimating processes, introduce new technologies, improve workflows, and contribute to the company's long-term growth.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for a diverse range of commercial construction projects.


• Analyze project plans, specifications, scopes, drawings, and other bid documents to develop comprehensive cost estimates.


• Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management, Business Development, and Finance teams throughout the preconstruction process.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners.


• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.


• Conduct project site visits to understand scope, constructability, site conditions, and project requirements.


• Identify potential cost, scope, and constructability risks during the estimating process.


• Support smooth project handoffs from estimating and preconstruction to project execution.


• Provide estimating insights and recommendations to leadership to support project planning and bidding strategies.


• Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems, processes, technology, and workflows.


• Contribute ideas and best practices to continuously improve the overall preconstruction function.

Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a General Contractor.


• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, subcontractor pricing, and estimating practices.


• Proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive project estimates.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.


• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.


• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and senior leadership.


• Experience with construction estimating software and digital construction tools is highly desirable.


• Project management or preconstruction experience is a plus.


• A proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and adopting new technology.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This role provides an opportunity to have a meaningful impact beyond individual project estimates. You will have the chance to:

• Help shape the future direction of the estimating and preconstruction function.


• Introduce new technologies, tools, and process improvements.


• Work directly with leadership and influence estimating strategy.


• Contribute to a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.


• Develop your expertise while taking on increasing levels of responsibility.


• Help build scalable systems and processes as the organization continues to grow.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Approximately $100,000–$125,000, depending on experience.


• Annual performance bonus.


• Company-provided SUV, including fuel, insurance, and maintenance.


• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.


• 401(k) with company match.


• Continuing education and professional development support.


• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Good-to-have skills:

• Construction


• Commercial Construction


• Preconstruction


• Estimating Software


• Project Management