Senior Estimator — Preconstruction Leader

Elite-Recruiting-; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite-Recruiting- is seeking a Senior Estimator for Perry, GA to lead estimating and preconstruction for commercial construction projects. This role emphasizes developing accurate cost estimates, managing budgets, and coordinating subcontractor procurement during pursuit, design, and turnover to operations.

The candidate should bring extensive estimating experience, strong collaboration with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and the ability to deliver competitive, high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Experience estimating projects ranging from $1 million to $20 million+.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and building systems.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, GMP development, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, Procore, BuildingConnected, PlanSwift, OST, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and final construction estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and project documents to develop comprehensive estimates.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies while maintaining profitability goals.
• Maintain historical cost databases and estimating benchmarks.
• Present estimate reviews to executive leadership prior to submission.
• Lead preconstruction activities from project pursuit through turnover to operations.
• Develop project budgets, preliminary schedules, logistics plans, and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier bidding efforts.
• Conduct subcontractor bid leveling, scope reviews, and value engineering analyses.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Participate in owner meetings, design reviews, and preconstruction planning sessions.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

BuildingConnected

PlanSwift

OST

Job description

Elite-Recruiting- is seeking a Senior Estimator for Perry, GA to lead estimating and preconstruction for commercial construction projects. This role emphasizes developing accurate cost estimates, managing budgets, and coordinating subcontractor procurement during pursuit, design, and turnover to operations.

The candidate should bring extensive estimating experience, strong collaboration with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and the ability to deliver competitive, high-quality