Senior Commercial Construction Estimator — Eagle, ID

HC Company Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HC Company in Eagle, Idaho seeks an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to develop accurate estimates from conceptual budgeting through final bid and turnover. You will work with clients, design professionals, and trade partners across medical, education, industrial, retail, and other markets.

The role requires 3–5+ years in commercial construction estimating with strong knowledge of takeoffs, scope development, and risk assessment. In-office with site visits and client meetings.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, scope development, bid leveling, and value analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, design development, construction document, and final bid estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed scopes of work and bid packages.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals for scope coverage, qualifications, and pricing.
• Review project documents to identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, cost exposure, and other risks.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and develop value-analysis recommendations that support the client’s budget and project goals.
• Manage multiple estimates and coordinate turnover to Project Managers and Superintendents after award.
• Maintain current knowledge of labor costs, material pricing, market conditions, and subcontractor availability.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Takeoffs

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Job description

HC Company in Eagle, Idaho seeks an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to develop accurate estimates from conceptual budgeting through final bid and turnover. You will work with clients, design professionals, and trade partners across medical, education, industrial, retail, and other markets.

The role requires 3–5+ years in commercial construction estimating with strong knowledge of takeoffs, scope development, and risk assessment. In-office with site visits and client meetings.