Senior Commercial Retail Estimator — Growth, Remote-ready

Lucas Industrial, LLC; Murfreesboro (TN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Professional development assistance

Training and certification support

Advancement opportunities

Bonus potential

Overtime availability

Job summary

Lucas Industrial, LLC in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Commercial Retail Construction Estimator who translates drawings into precise cost estimates for major commercial and industrial builds. The role includes reviewing plans, pricing materials/labor/equipment, and coordinating with field teams during bids.

The position offers full-time hours, office training initially, with work-from-home eligibility after one year and opportunities for advancement, overtime, and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience.
• Commercial/industrial construction experience; retail preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of on-site construction processes, materials, equipment, and labor costs.
• Proficient in reading construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams.
• High attention to detail; strong file organization and documentation.
• Excellent negotiation and client/vendor communication; strong follow-up.
• Consistent performance against quotas and estimating goals; win/loss track record.

Responsibilities

• Transform drawings and specs into accurate, strategic cost estimates.
• Review architectural plans, analyze scopes, and price materials, labor, equipment and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with field teams to validate change orders and maintain organized estimate files.
• Support scheduling and workload planning and communicate with clients, vendors, and subs.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms; maintain follow-up to support win/loss goals.

Skills

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Communication

Independent & collaborative

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Job description

Lucas Industrial, LLC in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Commercial Retail Construction Estimator who translates drawings into precise cost estimates for major commercial and industrial builds. The role includes reviewing plans, pricing materials/labor/equipment, and coordinating with field teams during bids.

The position offers full-time hours, office training initially, with work-from-home eligibility after one year and opportunities for advancement, overtime, and bonus potential.