Commercial Estimator

Job summary

Prepare competitive estimates and bids for commercial construction projects, including reviewing drawings and tender documents, completing quantity takeoffs, and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing. Identify risks and cost impacts, coordinate with project management and operations teams, and maintain accurate estimating records.

Job details

Commercial Estimator We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator to join an established commercial general contractor. The ideal candidate will come from a smaller commercial GC environment and be comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial bid through to completion. Key Responsibilities: Prepare competitive estimates and bids for commercial construction projects. Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documents. Complete quantity takeoffs and pricing for projects ranging from $100K–$5M. Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing. Identify project risks, exclusions, and potential cost impacts. Work closely with project management and operations teams. Adapt to changing priorities, project requirements, and deadlines. Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation. Qualifications: Experience working for a smaller commercial general contractor is required. Proven experience bidding commercial construction projects ranging from $100K–$5M. Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, pricing, and subcontractor scopes. Highly adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

What you’ll do

Prepare competitive estimates and bids for commercial construction projects, including reviewing drawings and tender documents, completing quantity takeoffs, and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing. Identify risks and cost impacts, coordinate with project management and operations teams, and maintain accurate estimating records.

Requirements

Experience with a smaller commercial general contractor and a proven record bidding commercial projects valued at $100K–$5M are required. Candidates should understand commercial construction processes, pricing, and subcontractor scopes, and be adaptable, organized, detail-oriented, and effective working independently and with a team.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial Estimating
• Bid Preparation
• Construction Cost Estimating
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Drawing and Specification Review
• Tender Document Review
• Subcontractor Pricing
• Supplier Pricing
• Risk Identification
• Cost Impact Analysis
• Commercial Construction
• Project Coordination
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Communication

Job areas

• Construction
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

More jobs from BUILD®️Recruitment Inc.