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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Construction specifications
Team leadership
Construction plans
Construction drawing review
Construction industry experience
Productivity software
Commercial building projects
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

Lead Estimator

Miranda Construction | Full-Time

At Miranda Construction, our core values are the foundation of who we are. Wisdom, creativity, community, joy, diversity, and commitment influence how we make decisions, support one another, and build lasting relationships. These values are carried out through every part of our company and reflect what it means to build great projects while also building great people.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Estimator to join our growing commercial construction team. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the estimating process from initial bid review through final proposal submission, ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable project pricing. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in commercial general contracting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, designers, and clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for winning quality work while maintaining estimating excellence, we'd like to hear from you.

Why You'll Thrive at Miranda Construction

Competitive comprehensive package including salary, bonus opportunities, health/dental/vison insurance, 401(k), PTO and paid holidays
Opportunity for career growth within a growing construction organization
Collaborative, team-oriented culture
Meaningful work supporting both office and field operations

Essential Responsibilities

Lead, organize, and develop the estimating team, providing direction on estimating strategies, means and methods, scheduling, workload management, and professional development.
Lead and coordinate estimating activities to ensure timely, accurate, and complete project estimates and bid submissions.
Maintain historical cost databases and drive continuous improvement through standardized estimating procedures, best practices, and process development.
Lead preconstruction efforts from project pursuit through contract award.
Participate in owner, architect, and design team meetings during design / construction development.
Provide conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates.
Conduct Initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determined scope
Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities reporting to management
- Reviewing hard bids and budgets to ensure for quality, accuracy, coverage is met.
- Evaluate constructability issues
- Evaluate value engineering opportunities
- Ensure deadlines are met
- Analyze schedule impacts and cost risks
- Ensure compliance with owner / bid package requirements
- Identify scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, prior to bid submission.
- Coordinate with project management and operations teams to mitigate identified risks.
Train and mentor estimating personnel as well as new hires
Work alongside other departments (accounting, design, sales, operations, marketing) in a mature professional manner with a team like attitude
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, architects, clients, owners, and vendors.
Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods and materials.
Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals to ensure complete scope coverage and competitive pricing.
Ability to recruit, identify, and develop talent while fostering a high-performance culture and driving long-term success through people.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Education

Strong organizational skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Strong problem-solving skills
Team player with positive attitude
Experience with software such as:

Excel
Bluebeam
Building Connected
Familiarized in AI
Procore
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office
Estimating software is a plus

Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
Strong leadership and communication abilities.
Understanding of commercial project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, GMP, etc.).
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
Knowledgeable of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
Ability to prioritize team success over personal recognition

Work Environment

Full time in office environment with regular interaction with field personnel
Fast-paced construction environment with changing workforce needs

Compensation & Benefits

Miranda Construction offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package for the right candidate:

Competitive Base Salary
Salary is based on experience
Discretionary Bonus Program
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Company Cell Phone

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