Senior Commercial Estimator — Preconstruction Lead

gpac LLC.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company SUV

Annual bonus

401(k) with match

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

gpac LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to join a growing commercial construction organization. This role emphasizes refining estimating processes, adopting new technologies, and supporting preconstruction strategies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience with a GC, can interpret drawings and specs, and will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, and Finance to deliver accurate, competitive bids.

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.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive project estimates.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• 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 commercial projects.
• Analyze plans, specifications, scopes, drawings, and other bid documents to develop cost estimates.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Business Development, and Finance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Conduct site visits to understand scope, constructability, site conditions, and project requirements.
• Identify potential cost, scope, and constructability risks during estimating.
• Support smooth handoffs from estimating and preconstruction to project execution.
• Provide estimating insights and recommendations to leadership for 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

5+ yrs exp

Estimating software

Analytical thinking

Constructability analysis

Negotiation

Tools

Estimation software

Digital construction tools

Job description

gpac LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to join a growing commercial construction organization. This role emphasizes refining estimating processes, adopting new technologies, and supporting preconstruction strategies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience with a GC, can interpret drawings and specs, and will collaborate with Operations, Project Management, and Finance to deliver accurate, competitive bids.