Preconstruction

FULL CHARGE ESTIMATOR

The Blue Collar Recruiter of Jacksonville South Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $100,000

• $130,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Construction industry experience Commercial building projects Full Job Description PreConstruction Full Charge Estimator
• Assistant Manager Join a Leading Full‑Service Construction Corporation We are seeking a highly skilled PreConstruction Full Charge Estimator
• Assistant Manager to support and lead our growing preconstruction team.

This role is ideal for an experienced estimator who thrives in a leadership environment, excels at client engagement, and brings deep knowledge of commercial construction and CSI divisions. This position offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and the opportunity to influence company-wide estimating strategy and preconstruction excellence.

Position Details Employment Type:

Full-Time Compensation:

$100,000

• 130,000 annually

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO Reports To:

President, Operations Manager, or Senior Project Manager Travel:

Occasional travel to work sites Role Summary You will assist in supervising Assistant Estimators, maintain strong client, consultant, and vendor relationships, and lead major components of GMCA's preconstruction and estimating operations. The document notes that the estimator is responsible for "preconstruction management for all CSI divisions and all types of building construction projects including renovations and ground out construction." This is a leadership role with direct influence on hiring, training, proposal strategy, and company estimating practices. Key Responsibilities Preconstruction Management across all CSI divisions and building types Staff Leadership — hiring, training, scheduling, performance oversight Business Development & Marketing — strategies for new client relationships and market growth Client Relationship Management — establish and maintain new and existing client partnerships Document Procurement & Organization — manage all materials needed for proposals and presentations Proposal Leadership — lead preparation of negotiated, hard bid, public, and private proposals Preconstruction Strategy — develop approach for each proposal and presentation Subcontractor/Vendor Management — maintain relationships, prequalify bidders, provide clear scopes Competitive Bidding & Forecasting — budgeting, forecasting, contract negotiation, award recommendations Risk Analysis — evaluate project risk factors case-by-case Quantity Takeoffs & Cost Analysis — lead assembly of takeoffs, quotations, and CSI division breakdowns Estimating Software Mastery — stack estimating, bid procurement services, company database Process Improvement — help establish new estimating practices after mastering existing ones Recordkeeping — maintain estimating records for all proposal types Preconstruction Handoff — lead transition of awarded projects to Construction Department Cost Database Management — maintain cost data for all CSI divisions Required Qualifications Strong knowledge of commercial construction Ability to travel for client meetings and project visits

Preferred:

4-year degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Building Construction 5-8 years experience in a similar estimating role for a commercial GC Extensive knowledge of CSI format and all building trades Strong leadership, personnel management, and planning skills Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Proficiency with construction estimating software and blueprint reading Skilled in quotation, documentation presentation, and sales

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person You should be proficient in: bid submission construction estimating ground up commercial construction procore software take offs commercial construction projects