Senior Ground-Up Commercial Estimator

gpac; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

gpac is assisting a well-established General Contractor in Grand Rapids, MI, to hire an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator for its preconstruction team. This role focuses on developing accurate estimates for ground-up commercial construction projects from initial review through final bid.

The candidate will manage the estimating process, review drawings and documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure comprehensive bid coverage across all trades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience specifically with ground-up commercial construction projects
• Proven ability to independently prepare detailed and accurate full-project estimates
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, sequencing, and multiple trade scopes
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents across multiple trades
• Advanced proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, templates, and data organization

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, negotiated, and competitive bid estimates for ground-up commercial construction projects
• Manage the estimating process from initial project review through final bid submission
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to determine complete project scope across multiple trades
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and general conditions
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals
• Identify scope gaps and ensure appropriate bid coverage across all trades
• Maintain bid schedules and manage multiple estimates simultaneously, typically 2–3+ projects
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct occasional site visits to evaluate existing conditions and project requirements
• Partner with Project Managers and other construction leadership throughout preconstruction and project planning
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors
• Ensure estimates meet established bidding procedures, accuracy standards, and project requirements

Skills

Ground-up commercial construction

Estimating

Reading drawings/specs

Bid management

Quantity takeoffs

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

gpac is assisting a well-established General Contractor in Grand Rapids, MI, to hire an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator for its preconstruction team. This role focuses on developing accurate estimates for ground-up commercial construction projects from initial review through final bid.

The candidate will manage the estimating process, review drawings and documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure comprehensive bid coverage across all trades.