Senior Commercial Estimator — Ground-Up & Renovations

AlphaGov; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Additional benefits

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator in Central Virginia to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial building projects, including renovations and ground-up work. This hands-on role involves review of drawings, cost analysis, and assembling complete bid packages across multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, coordinating with project teams, and tracking cost trends to maintain competitive estimates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Hands-on quantity takeoffs and subcontractor pricing.
• Experience with estimating for renovations, tenant improvements, interior build-outs, and ground-up projects.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings/specs.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software; Bluebeam Revu preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets and detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings and documents to define scope and pricing.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids and pricing.
• Prepare complete bid packages with cost breakdowns and assumptions.
• Handoff awarded projects with clear budgets and scope definitions.
• Maintain bid records and pricing databases.
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and client discussions.

Skills

Estimating experience (commercial)

Takeoffs (quantity)

Bid preparation

Cost analysis

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator in Central Virginia to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial building projects, including renovations and ground-up work. This hands-on role involves review of drawings, cost analysis, and assembling complete bid packages across multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, coordinating with project teams, and tracking cost trends to maintain competitive estimates.