Industrial Construction Cost Analyst - Commercial Retail Estimator

Why Should You Join Us?

This estimating position offers a competitive $77,000–$88,000 salary and a full suite of benefits designed to support your professional and personal success. You'll receive:

• Fuel card
• Professional development assistance
• Training and certification support
• Advancement opportunities
• Bonus potential
• Stable, year-round work
• Overtime availability

About the Role

At Lucas Industrial, you'll join a team that values excellence, rewards performance, and provides the stability and growth opportunities you deserve.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience
• Commercial and industrial construction experience (retail preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of on-site construction processes
• Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and labor costs
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans
• Attentiveness to detail and documentation discipline
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Consistent performance against quota and win/loss goals
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable follow-up and responsiveness

Skills

• Structural steel and welding experience (preferred qualification)

Benefits

You'll receive:

• Fuel card
• Professional development assistance
• Training and certification support
• Advancement opportunities
• Bonus potential
• Stable, year-round work
• Overtime availability

Pay

$77,000–$88,000 annually

Schedule

Monday–Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility based on project demands. Work in the office during the training period, gain work-from-home eligibility after one year, and complete periodic site visits as needed.

What Does Your Day As An Industrial Construction Cost Analyst - Commercial Retail Estimator Entail?

As our Industrial Construction Cost Analyst - Commercial Retail Estimator, you'll take ownership of the estimating process from start to finish - reviewing drawings, analyzing scopes, and developing detailed cost estimates for commercial and industrial projects, including big-box retail work. You'll coordinate with field teams to validate change orders, maintain organized estimate files, support scheduling efforts, and communicate with clients, vendors, and subcontractors. Throughout each bid cycle, you'll negotiate pricing, manage follow-ups, and help drive our win/loss performance, ensuring every project begins with clarity and confidence.