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Construction Estimator Commercial
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ECC Group, Inc
Lodi, NJ (In Person)
$105,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Construction Estimator Commercial ECC Group, Inc Lodi, NJ Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $125,000 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Electrical blueprint reading Project engineering Construction risk assessment Renovation Construction risk management Construction drawing review Attention to detail Construction industry experience Estimating construction project budgets Cost estimate preparation Productivity software Project planning phase ProCore Negotiation Project scheduling Full Job Description About the Position We are seeking a highly experienced and seasoned Commercial Construction Estimator to join our growing team. This is not an entry-level estimating role. We are looking for a construction professional with a minimum of 7 years of commercial construction estimating experience who understands the entire construction process—from preconstruction and bidding through project execution, buyout, scheduling, and field operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial construction and can evaluate projects not only from a pricing standpoint, but also from a constructability, logistics, scheduling, and risk management perspective. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing profitable work while supporting project teams throughout the lifecycle of a project. Estimators commonly review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit subcontractor pricing, analyze labor, materials, and equipment costs, and collaborate with project teams to develop competitive and accurate bids. Responsibilities Prepare detailed conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid estimates for commercial construction projects. Perform quantity takeoffs and develop complete scopes of work. Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents for completeness and constructability. Solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals. Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and value engineering opportunities. Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing. Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client walkthroughs. Assist in project buyout and turnover to operations teams. Work closely with project managers and field personnel to validate production rates and construction methods. Evaluate project schedules, phasing requirements, logistics plans, and site constraints. Identify potential risks and develop pricing strategies to mitigate exposure. Support change order pricing and cost analysis during project execution. Maintain current knowledge of market conditions, material pricing, subcontractor availability, and industry trends. Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, and consultants. Estimators are expected to collaborate across teams and understand real-world construction conditions, not simply prepare numbers. Qualifications Minimum 7 years of commercial construction estimating experience. Strong knowledge of commercial building systems, means and methods, and sequencing of work. Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and specialty trade drawings. Experience with ground-up construction, renovations, and interior fit-outs. Proficiency with estimating software, on-screen takeoff programs, and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong understanding of subcontractor buyout, project management, scheduling, and field operations. Ability to analyze project risks, logistics challenges, and constructability concerns. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience working for a General Contractor. Background as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, or field professional in addition to estimating. Experience with healthcare, education, industrial, municipal, retail, and office construction projects. Knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Sage, BuildingConnected, or similar construction software. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred but not required with relevant experience. What We Are Looking For We want a construction professional—not simply an estimator. The ideal candidate understands how buildings are actually built, can identify potential issues before they occur, and can work collaboratively with operations teams to deliver successful projects. The ability to think beyond the estimate and contribute to project planning, scheduling, logistics, procurement, and execution is critical to success in this role.