Senior Commercial Construction Estimator - Ground-Up

Core Talent Services; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match 4%

Employer retirement 10%

Annual bonus 10%

Job summary

Core Talent Services partners with an established commercial construction company in Mobile, AL to hire a Commercial Construction Estimator. You will focus on preconstruction budgeting, takeoffs, and bidding strategies to win projects.

You will read drawings, prepare estimates, manage multiple bids, and build strong relationships with subcontractors and clients, while collaborating with project management and field operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Experience with ground-up commercial construction is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software, along with MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across project teams.
• Degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, or related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs and bid documents to establish project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids and identify scope gaps.
• Develop conceptual budgets, preconstruction estimates, and final bid proposals.
• Collaborate with project managers and field leadership on scope reviews and scheduling.
• Identify project risks, value-engineering opportunities and potential savings.
• Maintain historical pricing data and cost databases.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Manage multiple estimating projects and ensure bid deadlines are met.

Skills

Estimating experience

Ground-up construction

Estimating software

Excel proficiency

Communication

Project collaboration

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Takeoff software

MS Excel

Job description

Core Talent Services partners with an established commercial construction company in Mobile, AL to hire a Commercial Construction Estimator. You will focus on preconstruction budgeting, takeoffs, and bidding strategies to win projects.

You will read drawings, prepare estimates, manage multiple bids, and build strong relationships with subcontractors and clients, while collaborating with project management and field operations.