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Commercial Construction Lead Estimator Olympic Construction LLC Nicholasville, KY Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Cost management Masonry Bluebeam Labor cost analysis English Full Job Description Olympic Construction is a family-owned, hands-on commercial construction company based in Nicholasville, KY. We self-perform masonry, ICF, concrete, and related trades on commercial projects, and ownership is active in the day-to-day work. We're growing, and we're looking for a Lead Estimator who wants to own the bid process from invitation through award — and see the jobs they price built right. Position Summary The Lead Estimator is responsible for producing accurate, competitive bids on commercial masonry, ICF, and concrete scopes — from takeoff through final pricing and handoff to the Project Manager. This role works closely with ownership on bid strategy and go/no-go decisions, and plays a key part in the company's continued growth. What You'll Do Perform full quantity takeoffs on masonry, ICF, concrete, and related scopes from drawings and specs Build unit pricing using historical job cost data and current material and labor rates Solicit, vet, and compare subcontractor and material supplier quotes Identify scope gaps, conflicts, or ambiguities in drawings and specs before bid day Manage multiple live bids at once and meet every submission deadline Assess risk and determine where to carry contingency and where to hold the line on margin Work with ownership on go/no-go decisions and final pricing before bids go out Hand off awarded projects to the Project Manager with a clean, complete estimate package Track bid outcomes and use wins and losses to sharpen future pricing and strategy What We're Looking For Proven experience estimating commercial construction — masonry, ICF, or concrete self-perform scope strongly preferred Strong drawing and specification reading skills, with an eye for catching problems before they cost money Proficiency with takeoff software (On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar) and Excel Ability to manage several bids at once under tight deadlines without losing accuracy Clear, confident communication with GCs, vendors, subcontractors, and ownership A track record of thinking in numbers — margin, risk, and return, not just cost Comfortable in a hands-on, family-run company where ownership is close to every bid Nice to Have Experience leading or mentoring other estimators, or building out an estimating process Field experience in masonry, ICF, or concrete construction An existing network of GC and subcontractor relationships in the region Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Compensation Competitive hourly or salary rate commensurate with experience Application Question(s): How many years of commercial construction estimating do you have?

Experience:

Commercial Construction:

2 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Work Location:

In person