Estimator Business Development Focus

Estimator with Business Development Focus

This is a fast-growing, highly respected commercial General Contractor in Northeast Ohio adding a Construction Estimator with Business Development experience due to continued growth. This is a high-impact role for someone who combines estimating expertise with client relationships and pursuit strategy — not a back-office position. You’ll play a key role in winning work, shaping pricing strategies, and supporting projects from early pursuit through handoff, in a collaborative, people-first environment.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and accurate cost estimates for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects
• Analyze drawings, specs, schedules, and general conditions
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost efficiencies
• Support pursuit strategies, negotiated work, and budget pricing
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Act as a bridge between estimating and operations for smooth project transitions

• Experience in construction estimating with exposure to business development, sales, or client-facing work
• Strong understanding of construction methods and materials
• Proficiency with tools like Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar
• Confident communicator with a relationship-driven mindset

• Bonus opportunities, including profit sharing
• Generous PTO
• Healthcare coverage
• Vehicle & cell phone allowances
• Fuel covered, per diem & lodging when traveling
• Family-friendly, growth-oriented culture

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

To apply or for more information, contact the recruiter. 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 our value is in delivering the right solutions at the right time.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Construction

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