Commercial and Industrial Construction Estimator

What if your next estimating role actually felt meaningful?

What if you could walk into a company where your accuracy, your discipline, and your strategic thinking directly shaped the future of multimillion‑dollar builds?

What if you could finally join a team that values your craft as much as you do?

If those questions spark something in you, Lucas Industrial wants to talk.

Pay:

• $77,000–$88,000

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• Flexibility based on project demands
• In‑office during training
• Work‑from‑home eligibility after 1 year of full training
• Periodic site visits and coordination with field teams

Benefits:

• Fuel card
• Professional development assistance
• Training and certification support
• Advancement opportunities
• Bonus potential
• Stable, year‑round work
• Overtime availability

• Producing detailed, accurate cost estimates for commercial and industrial projects, including big‑box retail work
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, addenda, and scope documents with precision
• Developing material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
• Coordinating with field teams to validate scopes, change orders, and cost impacts
• Preparing and estimating change orders and securing approvals
• Maintaining organized estimate files and documentation
• Supporting scheduling and workload planning with operations
• Communicating professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Meeting win/loss ratio targets and supporting company quota goals
• Participating in pricing, scope, and contract negotiations
• Following up consistently throughout the bidding and award process
• Upholding company standards for professionalism, confidentiality, and data management

• Bachelor's degree required (Construction Management, Engineering, or related field)
• 5+ years of estimating experience
• Commercial and industrial construction experience
• Strong working knowledge of on‑site construction processes
• Structural steel and welding experience preferred
• Solid understanding of construction equipment, materials, and labor costs
• Proficiency in reading construction plans and specifications
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
• Retail construction experience strongly preferred

Lucas Industrial is a trusted Murfreesboro welding and fabrication company specializing in custom metalwork, structural steel, and mobile welding services. As a family‑owned business, we prioritize integrity, craftsmanship, and long‑term stability. We invest in our people because they're the foundation of our success.