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Commercial Construction Estimator Mentor, OH $85-$100K The Commercial Construction Estimator will be the architectural foundation of financial accuracy. They are responsible for analyzing bid documents, historical data, and blueprints to build bulletproof budgets. Through managing subcontractor relationships and collaborating with the project management team, they will ensure every initial proposal is consistent, competitive, and tailored to meet client expectations.

Commercial Construction Estimator Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction & Blueprint Analysis Deconstruct Project Plans:

Analyze required bid documents, blueprints, and specifications to gain an ironclad understanding of project parameters.

Define Scopes of Work:

Review trade drawings to map out and provide highly detailed scopes of work for all construction trades.

Determine Cost Drivers:

Identify specific factors of production, market constraints, and project risks that will influence product or service costs.

Budgeting & Cost Estimation Leverage Historical Data:

Research past company project data to engineer highly accurate, predictive budgets for clients.

Quantify Core Estimates:

Formulate comprehensive estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and time requirements.

Deliver Winning Proposals:

Collaborate with estimating peers to draft, refine, and present consistent, well-defined proposals to senior management and clients.

Subcontractor & Vendor Management Cultivate Relationships:

Build and maintain strategic, long-term partnerships with company vendors and subcontractors. Manage the

Bid Lifecycle:

Solicit, track, and evaluate incoming subcontractor bids using data analytics to finalize cost structures.

Execute Post-Award Hand-offs:

Partner directly with Project Managers once a contract is won to smoothly transition budget metrics to the field.

Track Financial Performance:

Compile and record actual project costs post-completion to continuously improve estimating benchmarks.

Commercial Construction Estimator Qualifications:

5 to 7 years of dedicated commercial construction estimating experience is required. Advanced computer proficiency, including expert-level use of bidding and estimating software, or direct industry equivalents. Advanced math skills combined with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; a proven team player who enjoys collaboration. Valid driver's license and clean, insurable driving record.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person