Estimator, Commercial Construction

About the role

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is seeking a Commercial Estimator to support national construction programs across the restaurant, retail, grocery, retail, and government sectors. This role plays a critical leadership position within Sevan’s preconstruction team, partnering with operations, clients, and trade partners to deliver accurate, strategic pricing for both high-volume multi-site programs and larger, more complex commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets project documents to prepare clear, complete subcontractor scope of works and bid packages.
• Creates a project Invitation to Bid for subcontractors on Building Connected or other bidding platforms.
• Reviews project documents to create RFIs (Request for Information) for submission to the Architect.
• Determines risks to Sevan and assists the Bid Leader in the creation of the Risk Register.
• Visits project sites and provides Sevan with a detailed site assessment using Sevan’s Capture software.
• Manages the estimating assistant/bid team in identifying qualified subcontractors and establishing and maintaining bid solicitation lists.
• Simultaneously estimates various projects, multitasking, and transitioning between tasks.
• Reviews subcontractor RFI’s to determine if they need to be included in the RFI to Architect list or if they can be answered internally.
• Investigates local market conditions and their effect on costs and schedule.
• Provides quantity take-offs of building elements to determine material and labor costs utilizing on-screen computer take-off software.
• Reviews subcontractor quotes to ensure they meet the intent of the specific scope of work and project documents and are in line with Sevan’s contractual requirements.
• Creates estimate sheets breaking down elements of the bid using the MasterFormat CSI Codes.
• Writes clear and concise proposals accurately conveying inclusions, qualifications, and exclusions.
• Takes ownership of the estimating process for assigned projects and provides direction to the estimating assistants and other contributing team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent 4-8 years related experience and/or training in commercial estimating, multi-site estimating; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of preconstruction and estimation skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, engaging seamlessly with individuals at all levels of the project, including management, project teams, clients, contractors, and vendors, to ensure clear and effective exchanges.
• Ability to prepare and deliver professional proposals, and to make persuasive presentations of estimates and respond to questions from Sr. Management, clients, and customers.
• Ability to clearly articulate all scopes of work to subcontractors.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word), Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Building connected, and on-screen take-off software.
• Familiarity with RS Means, ProEst, or similar construction pricing software is a plus.
• Experience in Government projects a plus.