Senior Commercial Construction Estimator (Preconstruction)

Blueprint Search Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Blueprint Search Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting to GMP pricing. You will own estimates through takeoffs, bid reviews, VE studies, and turnover, covering architectural, structural, civil, and MEP scopes.

You will craft estimates across CSI Divisions 02–33, solicit subcontractor bids, and push value engineering, all while maintaining cost databases and documentation for project buyouts and turnover.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and sequencing
• Experience estimating across CSI Divisions 02–33
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) scopes
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs
• Experience soliciting, reviewing, and leveling subcontractor bids
• Identify scope gaps and pricing risks before construction
• Strong bid-day organization and multi-deadline management
• Knowledge of building codes and permitting for commercial construction
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, construction document, and GMP estimates
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for architectural, structural, civil, and MEP scopes
• Develop complete estimates across CSI Divisions 02–33
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers; ensure trade coverage
• Review and level subcontractor proposals; identify exclusions and gaps
• Develop estimate summaries, bid tabs, and schedules of values
• Document assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, and risks
• Develop value-engineering options and pricing
• Maintain cost databases and historical pricing
• Assist with schedule-based estimating and construction sequencing
• Lead turnover from preconstruction to operations with final estimates and SOVs
• Support buyout recommendations during turnover

Skills

Takeoffs

CSI 02-33

MEP knowledge

Bid management

Excel

Estimating software

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

Autodesk Forma

ProEst

ACC

BIM platforms

Primavera P6

Job description

Blueprint Search Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting to GMP pricing. You will own estimates through takeoffs, bid reviews, VE studies, and turnover, covering architectural, structural, civil, and MEP scopes.

You will craft estimates across CSI Divisions 02–33, solicit subcontractor bids, and push value engineering, all while maintaining cost databases and documentation for project buyouts and turnover.