Senior Commercial Estimator – Ground-Up Projects & Growth

gpac; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac, acting on behalf of a respected General Contractor in Cleveland, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a growing team focused on high-quality ground-up commercial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years estimating experience, a strong handle on detailed budgets, change orders, and project costs, and the ability to collaborate with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams. This role offers stability and career growth with a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Ability to prepare and manage detailed estimates across multiple projects.
• Experience pricing, tracking, and negotiating change orders and project costs.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, P&L, and margin projections.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed estimates for multiple concurrent ground-up commercial projects.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and subcontractors to refine scope and costs.
• Track changes, negotiate costs, and update budgets and margins as needed.

Skills

Ground-up estimating

Detailed estimate management

Change orders tracking

Budgeting and margins

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

gpac, acting on behalf of a respected General Contractor in Cleveland, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a growing team focused on high-quality ground-up commercial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years estimating experience, a strong handle on detailed budgets, change orders, and project costs, and the ability to collaborate with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams. This role offers stability and career growth with a collaborative culture.