Senior Construction Estimator - Bid & Cost Optimization

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to lead the estimating process from concept through bid submission. The role collaborates with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure financial viability aligned with scope, schedule, and quality.

The candidate will perform quantity take-offs, analyze bids, manage estimating databases, and support post-bid handoffs. A strong background in construction estimating and software is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequencing.
• Experience with estimating and project management software (BIM, CAD, Trimble Autobid, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope documents
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing analysis
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options
• Develop and maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and benchmarks
• Lead bid reviews and support bid strategy decisions
• Collaborate with project management during handoff and budgeting phases
• Monitor market trends, labor rates, material costs, and subcontractor performance
• Mentor junior estimators and support continuous improvement of estimating processes
• Ensure estimates meet and comply with client specifications and applicable codes
• Help collect and organize subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Input labor, material, and equipment costs into estimating software
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and scope reviews
• Assist with proposal preparation and bid submissions
• Support post-bid handoff to project management teams
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Large/complex projects

Reading drawings/specs

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Contract understanding

Estimating software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Tools

BIM

CAD

Trimble Autobid

Procore

Sage

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Primavera

Job description

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to lead the estimating process from concept through bid submission. The role collaborates with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure financial viability aligned with scope, schedule, and quality.

The candidate will perform quantity take-offs, analyze bids, manage estimating databases, and support post-bid handoffs. A strong background in construction estimating and software is required.