Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Details
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Key Responsibilities
Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial construction projects.
Develop detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
Evaluate plans, specifications, and project requirements to identify risks and opportunities.
Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, developers, and subcontractors throughout the preconstruction process.
Perform value engineering analyses to improve project efficiency and reduce costs.
Manage project costs, budgets, schedules, and overall financial performance.
Oversee change order pricing, negotiations, and execution.
Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
Support project teams from award through project closeout to ensure successful execution.
Maintain strong client relationships while driving project profitability and operational excellence.
Qualifications
10+ years of commercial construction estimating and project management experience.
Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar commercial construction projects and bidding pipelines.
Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods and materials, particularly Divisions 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10.
Experience with commercial carpentry, framing, drywall, interior finishes, and related scopes.
Demonstrated success managing project budgets, P&L performance, and cost controls.
Strong subcontractor and vendor negotiation skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
Preferred Software Experience
On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
QuickBid
PlanSwift
The Edge
Togal AI
Microsoft Office Suite
What Success Looks Like
Delivering accurate, competitive estimates that lead to project wins.
Protecting project margins through proactive cost management.
Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Driving successful project outcomes from preconstruction through closeout.
If you're a strategic construction professional with expertise in estimating, project management, and commercial construction operations, we'd love to hear from you.
A bit about us:
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Preconstruction Estimator / Project Manager to lead estimating, preconstruction, and project execution efforts for commercial construction projects. This key leadership role will oversee projects from conceptual design through closeout while managing bid strategy, cost control, subcontractor relationships, and overall project profitability.
The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of hands-on construction knowledge and advanced estimating expertise, with the ability to produce accurate bids, protect project margins, and successfully manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Why join us?
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Stellar benefits
15% 401k match
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