General Contracting Estimator

Job Description

A reputable and steadily growing commercial General Contractor is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator with 5+ years of experience to join their team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, well-managed projects while playing a key role in preconstruction strategy.

This is a high-impact position, not a back-office estimating seat. The right individual will help shape competitive, accurate bids and directly influence project success.

Position Overview The Estimator will lead and support pricing efforts for ground-up and renovation commercial projects. You will collaborate closely with leadership, preconstruction, project management, and subcontractors to develop complete, competitive, and profitable proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual and hard-bid estimates
• Perform comprehensive quantity takeoffs and cost analysis
• Solicit, scope, and level subcontractor bids
• Develop and clarify scopes of work
• Identify value engineering opportunities
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and client discussions
• Ensure smooth turnover to operations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Strong background in ground-up and renovation projects
• Solid understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, and pricing
• Experience with estimating software (Bluebeam, Plan Swift, OST, Pro Est, Sage Estimating, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to independently review plans and specifications
• Construction Management, Engineering, or related background preferred

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Full benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Clear advancement path to Senior Estimator or Preconstruction leadership

Highly experienced Senior Estimators with a proven track record of leading large or complex commercial bids are encouraged to apply. Compensation and title can be aligned with experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who takes ownership, values accuracy, and wants to be part of a stable, respected General Contractor with long-term vision.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.