Overview
Project Estimator – Commercial Construction role at The Contractor Consultants. Company : S.R. Construction Services LLC. Location : Remote (Eastern Time Zone required for core hours). Pay : $100,000-$125,000 base salary per year + commission structure (based on successful buyouts per company parameters). Industry : General Construction (Commercial, Industrial). This is a full-time remote position focusing on the Southeastern U.S. region.
Job Overview
S.R. Construction Services LLC is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Estimator – Commercial Construction to lead the estimating process for commercial, industrial, and tenant improvement projects. The Chief Estimator will manage the estimating process from inception to completion, ensuring precision, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze project plans, specifications, and documents to determine scope, cost, and timelines.
- Prepare accurate, presentation-ready proposals for various project delivery methods, including design-build, GMP, stipulated sum, and cost-plus contracts.
- Collaborate with owners, engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure bid accuracy and competitiveness.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
- Create and manage bid clarification spreadsheets, ensuring clear communication of scope and pricing.
- Conduct take-offs for materials, labor, and equipment from blueprints and specifications.
- Recommend and implement value-engineering strategies.
- Respond to and issue RFIs during the estimating process.
- Communicate effectively with internal construction management teams and superintendents.
- Present estimates to executive leadership in a timely and professional manner.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience in construction estimating, with emphasis on ground-up commercial, tenant improvement, and industrial projects.Strong proficiency in Procore, Construct Connect, PlanHub, Togal, and related estimating software.Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Google Drive.Familiarity with AIA documentation and project cost reporting.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications with precision.Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Benefits
Competitive base salary + lucrative commission structureYear-end bonus potentialBi-weekly pay cyclePaid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)Retirement savings programPer diem and travel expense coverage for occasional out-of-town workPaid training and certificationsTech package for remote work efficiencyCompany events and team outingsVolunteer Time Off (VTO)Schedule
Full-Time - Monday to FridayRemote position with flexibility; some travel for site visits or meetings as needed.Location
Remote role based in the Southeastern U.S. region preferred; occasional travel required for site visits, meetings, or presentations.EEO Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Compliance
A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.
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