A privately held commercial general contractor specializing in nationwide retail renovations and multi-location construction programs, is seeking a Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction to join its growing team in Flowery Branch, GA. This hybrid opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of retail construction estimates, help shape a developing preconstruction department, and make a meaningful impact on a business with established national customer relationships. What You'll Do as the Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction: • Lead estimates for commercial retail renovations, store remodels, tenant improvements, and multi-location rollout programs. • Review construction documents, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate, competitive pricing. • Perform quantity takeoffs, evaluate trade coverage, and assemble comprehensive project estimates. • Manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting fast-moving deadlines. • Request, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier proposals. • Identify missing scope, pricing inconsistencies, construction risks, and opportunities to improve project value. • Develop relationships with trade partners across multiple regional markets. • Coordinate with Project Managers and construction leadership during bid reviews, subcontractor buyout, and project transitions. • Improve estimating templates, workflows, documentation, and bid management practices. • Help establish consistent estimating procedures as the preconstruction department expands. • Mentor a developing junior estimator and collaborate with internal coordination support. • Partner with senior leadership to evaluate estimating tools and identify opportunities for greater efficiency. Must-Haves as the Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction: • 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience. • Experience estimating projects for a commercial general contractor. • Ability to independently prepare estimates, including takeoffs, trade pricing, scope review, and bid comparisons. • Strong understanding of commercial construction drawings, specifications, subcontractor scopes, and project costs. • Experience managing competing bid deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously. • Familiarity with subcontractor procurement and preconstruction workflows. • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using construction estimating or bid management tools. • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or substantial additional relevant experience subject to client approval. • Ability to work regularly onsite in Flowery Branch, GA, preferably Tuesday through Thursday. Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction: • Direct experience estimating big-box retail renovations, grocery remodels, tenant improvements, or national store rollout programs. • 8+ years of commercial general contracting estimating experience. • Previous experience as a Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator, or comparable senior contributor. • Experience estimating numerous smaller, fast-turnaround projects rather than exclusively large ground-up builds. • Experience improving or establishing estimating processes and departmental workflows. • Experience mentoring junior estimators. • Existing relationships with commercial retail subcontractors and suppliers. • Familiarity with BuildingConnected, PlanHub, Bluebeam, or comparable platforms. • Experience in a smaller or growing commercial construction organization. The Company Offers: • Base salary of $100,000-$115,000, with potential flexibility up to approximately $125,000-$130,000 for an exceptional candidate. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Flexible PTO offerings. • Hybrid schedule, preferably Tuesday through Thursday onsite with Monday and Friday remote. • Limited travel, up to approximately 10%. • Opportunity to help build and influence a growing preconstruction department. • Direct access to experienced construction leadership. • Opportunities to mentor developing team members and improve companywide estimating practices. • A collaborative team with a mix of emerging talent and long-tenured construction professionals. • Exposure to retail construction programs across multiple national markets. • Long-term growth potential within an established contractor continuing to expand its capabilities.