Senior Commercial Estimator - Bids, Cost Savings & Growth

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Estimator for our Charlotte, NC on-site team. You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare estimates for bids with project managers and subcontractors.

A bachelor’s in construction management or related field is preferred, along with 5+ years of estimating experience and proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, and PlanSwift. The role involves cost analysis, risk assessment, and collaboration across vendors and clients to secure competitive bids and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience in CSI Divisions 3, 4, and 7.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specs.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Experience preparing competitive bids and working with budgets.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, Procore, PlanSwift.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and estimate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Request and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates and bid proposals.
• Identify cost, schedule, and project risks, and recommend value-engineering options.
• Work with project managers, engineers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify requirements.
• Support contract negotiations and pricing for change orders.
• Maintain estimating tools and cost data; compare estimated costs with project results.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as needed.
• Build relationships with industry contacts for future project opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

5+ years of construction estimating experience

Reading and interpreting drawings

Cost analysis and risk assessment

Bid preparation and bid strategy

Communication and collaboration

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

PlanSwift

Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Estimator for our Charlotte, NC on-site team. You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and prepare estimates for bids with project managers and subcontractors.

A bachelor’s in construction management or related field is preferred, along with 5+ years of estimating experience and proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, and PlanSwift. The role involves cost analysis, risk assessment, and collaboration across vendors and clients to secure competitive bids and