Senior Commercial Construction Estimator

Location: In-person

Compensation: From $140,000 per year + benefits

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to lead full-cycle preconstruction and estimating efforts.

Minimum Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

Applicants who do not meet ALL requirements below should not apply.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Estimator for a General Contractor
• Estimating experience must be commercial (ground-up and/or commercial tenant improvement)
• Estimating must have been a primary job function, not incidental to PM or superintendent duties
• Minimum 2 years at your most recent employer in an estimating or preconstruction role
• Proven experience managing full bid cycles including subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and proposal assembly
• Proficiency with commercial estimating and preconstruction tools, such as:
• Bluebeam
• On-Screen Takeoff and/or PlanSwift
• Procore or similar construction management software
• Ability to work in person at our office

Key Responsibilities

I. Estimating & Preconstruction

• Review commercial construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define all scopes of work
• Prepare detailed, accurate commercial cost estimates
• Upload and distribute plans and specifications to qualified subcontractors
• Identify and prequalify subcontractors within the project’s geographic market
• Ensure a minimum of three (3) competitive bids per trade
• Proactively follow up with subcontractors to ensure bid coverage
• Analyze bids for scope completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements
• Prepare detailed scope sheets and ensure subcontractor compliance
• Manage bidder RFIs during the estimating phase
• Maintain organized estimating files and bid documentation

II. Proposals & Budget Development

• Assemble complete project proposals including:
• Qualified subcontractor pricing
• General conditions
• Allowances
• Contingencies
• Develop project durations and review with leadership prior to finalizing
• Prepare detailed inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
• Produce final estimate packages for internal review and client submission

III. Design-Build Support

• Participate in all phases of design-build preconstruction
• Perform ongoing cost analysis as designs develop
• Provide value-engineering and material alternatives to control costs
• Coordinate estimates with project management to ensure coverage and constructability

IV. Scheduling & Workload Management

• Maintain a bid calendar tracking all active estimates
• Manage pricing updates across design-build phases
• Meet all internal and external deadlines

V. Business & Client Interaction

• Communicate professionally with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Support business development efforts through accurate, competitive estimating
• Represent Alleato Group with professionalism and integrity

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What This Role Is NOT

• Not a junior or assistant estimator role
• Not residential-only or remodeling-only estimating
• Not a sales-driven estimating position
• Not a PM-only or superintendent role with occasional estimating

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off