Senior Project Estimator - Build Commercial Communities

The Hagerman Group; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

The Hagerman Group in Louisville seeks a Senior Project Estimator to shape project success before construction begins. You will develop cost estimates for large commercial projects and coordinate with operations, field teams, and design professionals to ensure competitive pricing.

Your role requires strong analytical skills, bid strategy, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities while building lasting relationships with subcontractors and clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in large-scale commercial construction.
• Experience with OnScreen Takeoff, Destini and BuildingConnected.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements to define project scope and pricing strategies.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses for all applicable trades and self-performed work.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure complete and competitive project pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and coordination meetings to assess project requirements and logistics.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, field teams, safety, and business development to produce comprehensive estimates.
• Analyze project risks, constructability considerations, labor requirements, and market conditions to support informed bidding decisions.
• Manage bid-day activities and maintain accurate estimating records using industry-standard estimating software.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, and engineers.
• Participate in project turnover and closeout meetings to support continuous improvement and historical cost tracking.
• Identify opportunities for value analysis, cost efficiencies, and competitive advantages throughout the estimating process.

Skills

Estimating

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff

Destini

BuildingConnected

Job description

The Hagerman Group in Louisville seeks a Senior Project Estimator to shape project success before construction begins. You will develop cost estimates for large commercial projects and coordinate with operations, field teams, and design professionals to ensure competitive pricing.

Your role requires strong analytical skills, bid strategy, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities while building lasting relationships with subcontractors and clients.