Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Estimator - Commercial

Location: Smyrna, GA (1 day per week wfh)

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established commercial general contractor specializing in high-quality interior and ground up construction across key market sectors including higher education, healthcare, and commercial office environments. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing team that values precision, collaboration, and long-term relationships with clients and subcontractors.

This firm is known for delivering complex interior projects with a strong emphasis on preconstruction excellence and team-driven success.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Strong Benefits Package: 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees, 401(k) with company match, and phone allowance
• Work-Life Balance: 10 days PTO plus 9 paid company holidays
• Flexible Work Model: 1 day per week WFH flexibility
• Stability & Team Culture: Work with a tight-knit, experienced preconstruction team that values accuracy and accountability
• Meaningful Project Portfolio: Work on impactful projects in education, healthcare, and corporate interiors

Your Role

As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in supporting the preconstruction process from initial bid through final proposal. You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates and collaborating closely with subcontractors, project teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

This role requires both technical estimating expertise and strong communication skills to effectively manage bid processes and develop trusted subcontractor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the preparation of detailed conceptual and hard bid estimates for interior construction projects
• Review drawings and specifications to develop complete scope coverage across all trades
• Manage the bid process including subcontractor outreach, bid tracking, leveling, and scope comparison
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and project evaluations as needed
• Develop and maintain accurate unit cost databases and historical cost data
• Collaborate with subcontractors through platforms such as BuildingConnected to ensure complete and competitive pricing coverage
• Coordinate with project teams to support preconstruction deliverables and client presentations
• Identify risks, gaps, and value engineering opportunities within project documents
• Maintain strong communication with subcontractors, architects, and internal operations teams
• Ensure all estimates are delivered accurately and within required deadlines

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience in commercial construction estimating, ideally with interior-focused projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and On-Screen Takeoff
• Experience using BuildingConnected or similar bid management platforms
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and trade scopes
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with subcontractors and project stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Background in education, healthcare, data center, or commercial office projects
• Exposure to preconstruction processes in a general contracting environment

Additional Information

• This is a direct-hire, permanent opportunity
• All recruiting fees are covered by the hiring company
• Must be able to perform essential job functions in compliance with applicable standards

Keywords

Estimator, Preconstruction, Commercial Construction, Interiors, Healthcare Construction, Education Construction, Data Centers, On-Screen Takeoff, BuildingConnected, General Contractor