Commercial Estimator

About the role

You will take full ownership of the estimating department, driving the growth and profitability of multi-million-dollar commercial projects. This role gives you the leadership autonomy to build bids from the ground up while actively shaping the commercial pipeline. You will join a collaborative environment where every team member shares directly in project success and company operations.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate estimates and budgets for multi-million-dollar retail and grocery projects without fully developed documents.
• Lead and manage the overall operations of the estimating department with supporting team members.
• Source potential and future commercial work by actively monitoring industry project boards.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals in strict accordance with Instructions to Bidders documents.
• Maintain complete bidding schedules, solicit qualified bidders, and establish detailed cost comparisons.
• Execute both hard bid and negotiated estimating strategies to secure profitable commercial contracts.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Proven background as a Commercial Estimator specifically within retail and grocery construction.
• Demonstrated experience preparing budgets for both ground-up builds and renovation projects.
• Strong track record of successfully executing both hard bid and negotiated estimating processes.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage an estimating department independently.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based annual bonus potential.
• Weekly pay cycle for predictable earnings.
• 401(k) retirement savings program featuring employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical insurance package.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Travel project support allowances.
• Paid training and certifications, including safety, technical, OSHA, Fall Protection, and lift operation.
• Safety equipment provided for all operational needs.