Senior Estimator in Decatur

Date Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2025

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Job Description

Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager

Full-Time | Decatur, AL | Competitive Base + Bonus + Full Benefits

A well-established general contractor in North Alabama is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to support its growing pipeline of ground-up commercial projects — from hospitality and education to industrial and senior living.

Project Scope:

  • Diverse commercial: Hospitality, K-12, churches, senior living, light industrial

  • Projects typically range up to $50M (largest completed: $100M)

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead preconstruction efforts from budgeting to GMP

  • Develop detailed cost estimates across multiple scopes

  • Work closely with clients, architects, and subs during early design

  • Oversee value engineering, bid analysis, and subcontractor coverage

  • Collaborate with operations for smooth project handoff

What We're Looking For:

  • 7+ years of estimating/precon experience in commercial construction

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Background in negotiated and hard bid work

  • Experience with takeoff and estimating software

Compensation & Perks:

  • Base salary: $125K–$150K+ (negotiable for top candidates)

  • Performance-based bonus

  • Medical (BCBS) / Dental / Vision

  • 401(k) with 4% match

  • Company truck or allowance + phone/tablet

  • 80 hours PTO + holidays

Contact Jalen Thompson directly at (605)705-3304 for a confidential conversation. 

All inquiries are kept 100% confidential.

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.