Senior Commercial Estimator & Preconstruction Innovator

Weekday AI (YC W21); Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SUV provided

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Weekday AI, a client of Weekday's, is seeking a Senior Commercial Construction Estimator in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bring 5+ years of commercial estimating experience with a GC and help modernize preconstruction processes while collaborating across Operations, PM, Finance, and Business Development.

The role emphasizes developing accurate estimates, managing subcontractor bids, and advancing estimating tech to support company growth. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a General Contractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, subcontractor pricing, and estimating practices.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience with estimating software and digital construction tools is highly desirable.
• Project management or preconstruction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for a diverse range of commercial construction projects.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, scopes, drawings, and other bid documents to develop comprehensive cost estimates.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management, Business Development, and Finance teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Conduct project site visits to understand scope, constructability, site conditions, and project requirements.
• Identify potential cost, scope, and constructability risks during the estimating process.
• Support smooth project handoffs from estimating and preconstruction to project execution.
• Provide estimating insights and recommendations to leadership to support project planning and bidding strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems, processes, technology, and workflows.
• Contribute ideas and best practices to continuously improve the overall preconstruction function.

Skills

Commercial estimating

Bid analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

Estimating software

Digital tools

Job description

Weekday AI, a client of Weekday's, is seeking a Senior Commercial Construction Estimator in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bring 5+ years of commercial estimating experience with a GC and help modernize preconstruction processes while collaborating across Operations, PM, Finance, and Business Development.

The role emphasizes developing accurate estimates, managing subcontractor bids, and advancing estimating tech to support company growth. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.