Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

About CMC Development & Construction

CMC Development & Construction is a general contracting firm with an unwavering commitment to disciplined execution, integrity, and the people who power our projects. We build more than structures we build careers, communities, and lasting client relationships.

Position Overview

The Experienced Construction Estimator is a critical pre-construction leader responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and profitable project estimates across CMC's portfolio of commercial, industrial, and general contracting work. This role owns the full estimating lifecycle from initial bid review through final GMP or lump-sum submission and partners closely with project management, ownership, and subcontractor networks to position CMC competitively in the market.

Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Estimating

• Lead end-to-end development of conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates for commercial and construction projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings using industry-standard tools
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids; identify scope gaps, exclusions, and risks
• Develop and maintain comprehensive scope sheets, bid packages, and project-specific assumptions/clarifications
• Analyze historical cost data, market conditions, and project-specific variables to ensure competitive and profitable pricing
• Prepare bid documents, cover letters, executive summaries, and value engineering alternatives for client submission

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with the project management team to ensure smooth pre-construction-to-construction handoff and buyout alignment
• Present estimates and pre-construction findings clearly to ownership, clients, and design teams
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractor and supplier communities to ensure reliable bid coverage
• Partner with the President and VP of Operations on go/no-go decisions and pursuit strategy

Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain organized estimating files, bid logs, and historical cost databases
• Track bid results, win rates, and estimate-to-actual performance to improve future accuracy
• Contribute to the development of estimating standards, templates, and best practices as CMC scales
• Support development of junior estimating staff and field leaders in pre-construction awareness

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience with a general contractor (commercial, industrial, or mixed-use preferred)
• Demonstrated experience estimating projects ranging from $1M$10M+
• Proficiency in estimating software (Bluebeam, ProCore, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and market pricing
• Proven ability to read and interpret full construction document sets (architectural, structural, civil, MEP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present estimates confidently to clients and executives
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under deadline
• Integrity-first mindset aligned with CMC's values and culture

Preferred

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent field experience)
• Experience with ProCore, Sage 300/Timberline, or similar construction ERP platforms
• LEED, DBIA, or other professional certifications
• Experience in value engineering, constructability reviews, and design-assist delivery methods
• Network of established subcontractor and supplier relationships in the region