Senior Commercial Construction Estimator

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Job Type: Full-time | Minimum Experience: 1+ years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to join a growing commercial construction organization and play a key role in strengthening its estimating and preconstruction capabilities. This is more than a traditional estimating position. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial estimating expertise along with a continuous-improvement mindset, helping modernize estimating processes, introduce new technologies, improve workflows, and contribute to the company's long-term growth.

This role provides an opportunity to have a meaningful impact beyond individual project estimates. You will have the chance to:

• Help shape the future direction of the estimating and preconstruction function.
• Introduce new technologies, tools, and process improvements.
• Work directly with leadership and influence estimating strategy.
• Contribute to a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Develop your expertise while taking on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Help build scalable systems and processes as the organization continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for a diverse range of commercial construction projects.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, scopes, drawings, and other bid documents to develop comprehensive cost estimates.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management, Business Development, and Finance teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Conduct project site visits to understand scope, constructability, site conditions, and project requirements.
• Identify potential cost, scope, and constructability risks during the estimating process.
• Support smooth project handoffs from estimating and preconstruction to project execution.
• Provide estimating insights and recommendations to leadership to support project planning and bidding strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems, processes, technology, and workflows.
• Contribute ideas and best practices to continuously improve the overall preconstruction function.

Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a General Contractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, subcontractor pricing, and estimating practices.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive project estimates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and senior leadership.
• Experience with construction estimating software and digital construction tools is highly desirable.
• Project management or preconstruction experience is a plus.
• A proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and adopting new technology.

Skills

• Construction
• Commercial Construction
• Preconstruction
• Estimating Software
• Project Management

Pay

Base Salary: Approximately $100,000-$125,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.
• Company-provided SUV, including fuel, insurance, and maintenance.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing education and professional development support.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.