We’re seeking a hands-on Commercial Construction Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial building projects, including renovations, tenant improvements, interior build-outs, and ground-up construction. Key Responsibilities • Develop project budgets and detailed estimates for commercial construction projects. • Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to determine project scope, quantities, and pricing. • Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs. • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids, compare proposals, and identify scope gaps or pricing discrepancies. • Prepare complete bid submissions with detailed cost breakdowns, assumptions, exclusions, and scope definitions. • Identify cost-saving opportunities, constructability issues, scheduling constraints, and procurement risks during preconstruction. • Collaborate with project managers, field supervisors, designers, and trade partners to validate estimates and resolve discrepancies. • Monitor labor rates, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and market trends to maintain accurate estimates. • Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and client discussions to clarify project requirements. • Maintain organized bid records, cost databases, and historical pricing information. • Transition awarded projects to the operations team, communicating budgets, scope details, and estimating assumptions. Requirements • 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience, preferably with a general contractor. • Experience estimating commercial renovations, tenant improvements, interior build-outs, and/or ground-up construction. • Strong understanding of construction costs, labor productivity, materials, and subcontractor pricing. • Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and contract documents. • Hands-on experience with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bid solicitation, proposal leveling, and final estimate preparation. • Ability to identify scope omissions, pricing inconsistencies, and trade overlaps. • Proficiency with construction estimating software; Bluebeam Revu experience preferred. • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management. • Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. • Proven ability to personally prepare estimates and complete bid submissions, rather than solely overseeing the estimating process. Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience. • Health insurance options. • Retirement plan options. • Paid time off. • Additional company-sponsored benefits.