We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction activities for commercial building projects, including budgeting, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, and bid preparation. Responsibilities • Prepare detailed cost estimates, preliminary budgets, and competitive bids for commercial construction projects. • Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope. • Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work. • Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes, compare pricing, and identify scope gaps. • Prepare bid packages outlining costs, assumptions, exclusions, and scope clarifications. • Identify potential cost overruns, constructability issues, scheduling conflicts, and procurement risks. • Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to confirm pricing and resolve questions. • Monitor material costs, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and market trends. • Attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site visits, and participate in client discussions as needed. • Maintain accurate estimating records, historical pricing, and bid documentation. • Transition awarded projects to the operations team, communicating budgets, scopes, and pricing assumptions. Requirements • 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience, preferably with a general contractor. • Experience estimating commercial renovations, tenant improvements, interior build-outs, and/or ground-up construction. • Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, labor costs, and project cost structures. • Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications. • Hands-on experience with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bidding, bid leveling, and final bid preparation. • Ability to identify scope gaps, pricing discrepancies, and overlapping subcontractor responsibilities. • Proficiency with construction estimating software; Bluebeam Revu experience preferred. • Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated hands-on estimating experience, including preparing estimates and bids directly. Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience. • Health insurance options. • Retirement plan options. • Paid time off. • Additional company-sponsored benefits.