Senior Estimator: Lead Preconstruction & Value Engineering

SG Contracting, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SG Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in Atlanta.

This role leads detailed estimates, budgets, and proposals for commercial construction, guiding the bid process from document review to project handoff. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience, strong knowledge of construction documents, and a proven ability to develop value engineering and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience.
• Experience developing estimates for ground-up commercial construction, interiors, or design-build projects.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, plans, specs, scopes of work, and construction means and methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed estimates, budgets, and proposals for commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, addenda, and contract requirements to develop project understanding.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs.
• Develop and maintain detailed estimates throughout the preconstruction and bidding process.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Bid management

Cost estimating

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

CAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SG Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction team in Atlanta.

This role leads detailed estimates, budgets, and proposals for commercial construction, guiding the bid process from document review to project handoff. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience, strong knowledge of construction documents, and a proven ability to develop value engineering and risk mitigation strategies.