Job Description

Commercial Construction Estimator - Remote | Diverse Projects

Location: Remote – Preference for Candidates Located in the Central U.S.

Compensation: $85,000–$125,000 per year, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

An established national organization is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to join its internal construction and real estate development team.

The team oversees facility development and capital construction projects across multiple markets. This position will support early project planning, construction budgeting, design review, and cost analysis, helping align project scope with budgets from initial concept through construction.

This is a remote opportunity for an estimator who enjoys collaborating with construction managers, architects, engineers, and external construction partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience evaluating construction documents, developing accurate budgets, performing quantity takeoffs, reviewing contractor proposals, and identifying scope gaps and potential project risks.

Candidates located in the Central United States are preferred.

Preferred Background

The ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded commercial construction estimating background, with experience evaluating multiple trades and developing budgets at different stages of design. Experience with ground-up construction, renovations, tenant improvements, or facility development is highly valued.

Candidates with experience across retail, office, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, industrial, or other commercial project types are encouraged to apply.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of estimating and budget development while supporting a national organization’s facility construction program.

Candidates located in the Central United States are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents to develop accurate estimates and budgets.

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed project estimates.

• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.

• Identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, exclusions, and potential project risks.

• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.

• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, consultants, and project teams throughout the preconstruction process.

• Support project handoff from preconstruction through operations.

• Maintain accurate estimating data, historical costs, and project documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, preconstruction, or a closely related role.

• Experience estimating diverse commercial construction projects.

• Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, and subcontractor scopes.

• Experience with quantity takeoffs, conceptual budgeting, bid analysis, and subcontractor bid leveling.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and technical documents.

• Proficiency with estimating and construction technology such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, OST, Procore, BuildingConnected, or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience working for a commercial developer, general contractor, or construction management firm is preferred.

Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply.

For more information or to apply:

Call or Text: Brandon Hill at 743-223-5229 Email: brandon.hill@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.