Senior Estimator—Commercial Construction

Jobot; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Paid holidays

Benefits

Job summary

Jobot, a well‑established North Carolina commercial GC, is seeking a Senior Estimator to own major pursuits from concept budgeting through GMP and final bid. You will perform detailed takeoffs, build project budgets, and review drawings to identify risks and opportunities across K‑12, higher education, healthcare, and commercial markets.

This on‑site, permanent role in Winston‑Salem offers competitive pay, PTO, paid holidays, a 401(k) match, benefits, and long‑term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates from conceptual budgeting through GMP/final bid
• Perform detailed takeoffs and develop accurate project budgets
• Review drawings and specs to identify scope gaps, risks, and opportunities
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier bids
• Develop value-engineering and cost-saving strategies
• Partner with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal project teams
• Support bid strategy, project pursuits, and preconstruction presentations
• Maintain strong relationships with the local subcontractor market
• Help mentor and develop junior estimating team members

Job description

Senior Estimator—Commercial Construction

$120000 - $150000 per year | Winston-Salem, NC | On-site | Permanent

Senior Estimator | K-12, Higher Ed + Commercial Projects

A bit about us:

We’re an established commercial GC with a strong pipeline across North Carolina, delivering standout projects across K-12, higher education, healthcare, commercial, and institutional markets.

Known for quality work, strong relationships, and doing things the right way, we’ve built a reputation that keeps clients coming back.

We’re growing our preconstruction team and looking for a Senior Estimator ready to take ownership of major pursuits and help shape what we build next.

Why join us?

• Diverse commercial + institutional projects
• Established NC contractor with a strong pipeline
• Lead estimates from concept through final bid
• Direct impact on which projects get built
• Competitive pay + benefits
• 401(k) match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Long-term career growth

Job Details

• Lead estimates from conceptual budgeting through GMP/final bid
• Perform detailed takeoffs and develop accurate project budgets
• Review drawings and specs to identify scope gaps, risks, and opportunities
• Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and supplier bids
• Develop value-engineering and cost-saving strategies
• Partner with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal project teams
• Support bid strategy, project pursuits, and preconstruction presentations
• Maintain strong relationships with the local subcontractor market
• Help mentor and develop junior estimating team members

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.