Lead and manage complex commercial Division 9 construction estimates, coordinate with project teams, and drive business growth.
Compensation
Competitive base salary of $120,000-$150,000+, with potential flexibility up to approximately $160,000-$165,000 for exceptional candidates. Quarterly project-based bonus opportunities tied to qualifying project gross profit, margin requirements, completed closeout, and collected payment. Additional annual performance bonus opportunities based on awarded revenue and project margins.
Responsibilities
Independently manage estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and related Division 9 construction scopes.
Review architectural drawings, construction specifications, and bid documents to identify project requirements.
Prepare detailed material takeoffs, labor calculations, and competitive cost estimates.
Manage the estimating process from initial bid invitation through final proposal submission.
Evaluate labor productivity, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and project risks to develop accurate estimates.
Requirements
Nice to have: Multimillion-dollar commercial drywall and interior systems projects
Lead and manage the estimating function for large commercial/industrial HVAC projects, overseeing bid strategy, estimating standards, and team performance.
Compensation
Base Salary Range $180,000 - $200,000
Bonus and Profit Sharing up to 30% of base salary
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the estimating function, setting priorities, review standards, and bid governance from opportunity evaluation through final submission and turnover.
Direct estimating strategy for complex, large-scale pursuits, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives, risk tolerance, and margin expectations.
Provide executive oversight of estimate quality, pricing assumptions, and commercial alignment across labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and freight components.
Lead the implementation, optimization, and adoption of estimating systems, tools, databases, and workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and reporting.
Establish bid strategy, identify project risks and opportunities, and recommend pricing approaches that align with company goals.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.
Compensation
$130,000.00 - $175,000.00 Annual Salary
Responsibilities
Perform all estimator responsibilities
Review project plans, requirements and specifications
Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
Coordinate subcontract solicitations and job walks
Determine labor and construction equipment costs
Requirements
Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
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