Lead Estimator

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Lead Estimator | Multifamily & Commercial Construction | Build Your Career with an Established GC

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Bradley Clark
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Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an established construction management firm delivering multifamily housing, commercial spaces, educational facilities, healthcare projects, and adaptive reuse developments. This company emphasizes teamwork, employee development, and projects that contribute to the communities it serves.

The Lead Estimator will focus on multifamily and commercial projects, managing budgets from initial planning through final pricing and coordinating with clients, design teams, trade partners, and construction personnel.

Why join us?

Work on a diverse portfolio with an established regional builder.

Develop your career through training, leadership programs, and tuition assistance.

Receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Participate in a 401(k) plan.

Receive employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage.

Access paid time off, parental leave, and an employee assistance program.

Participate in incentive compensation programs.

Join a team that supports employee involvement and community service.

Job Details

5–7 years of experience preparing construction estimates and project budgets.

5–7 years of experience completing material quantity takeoffs.

High school diploma.

Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and supporting documents.

Experience managing conceptual pricing, negotiated estimates, and competitive bids.

Experience defining trade scopes, obtaining subcontractor proposals, and comparing pricing.

Ability to identify scope omissions, cost risks, and construction challenges.

Knowledge of historical costs, unit pricing, and value engineering.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and construction estimating software.

Ability to document estimate assumptions, allowances, exclusions, and pricing alternatives.

Experience coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and operations teams.

Ability to manage concurrent estimating deadlines and communicate budget information clearly.

Availability for site reviews and coordination during project handoffs and subcontractor buyout.

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