Senior Estimator Commercial Construction

gpac; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing

Benefits package

Local project backlog

Career growth

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Senior Estimator for a well-established commercial General Contractor in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on preconstruction and estimating, offering long-term stability and profit sharing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial estimating experience, strong takeoff and cost-analysis skills, and a track record in ground-up projects. Collaboration with owners, architects, and vendors is essential for successful bids.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong ability to develop accurate estimates, budgets, scopes, and bid proposals.
• Thorough understanding of subcontractor costs, labor, pricing, and margins.
• Experience soliciting, reviewing, leveling, and negotiating subcontractor bids.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and price estimates for commercial projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure accurate bids.
• Contribute to accurate cost projections and project profitability.
• Manage multiple estimates and deadlines.

Skills

Estimating

Ground-up estimating

Cost analysis

Bid proposals

Subcontractor bids

Takeoffs

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Commercial Construction Senior Estimator

A well-established commercial General Contractor with a strong backlog of local projects is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator who enjoys the preconstruction and estimating process, has a diverse commercial background, and wants to play a key role in pursuing and pricing quality projects. The company offers long-term stability, strong benefits, profit sharing, and a team-oriented culture where experienced professionals are valued.

Senior Estimator Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience

• Proven experience estimating ground-up commercial construction projects

• Diverse commercial project experience across multiple sectors preferred

• Strong ability to develop accurate estimates, budgets, scopes, and bid proposals

• Thorough understanding of subcontractor scopes, material costs, labor, pricing, and project margins

• Experience soliciting, reviewing, leveling, and negotiating subcontractor and vendor bids

• Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis

• Experience evaluating change orders, project costs, and potential cost impacts

• Strong understanding of project profitability and ability to contribute to accurate cost projections

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, but not required

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation with flexibility for the right candidate

• Profit-sharing opportunity

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Strong local backlog of commercial projects

• Long-term stability with an established company

• Collaborative, team-oriented company culture

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Work-life balance