Senior Estimator – General Construction

About the role

The Senior Estimator will drive revenue growth and expand general contractor relationships for a leading commercial specialty contractor. Reporting to the President, this front‑end business development and estimating leadership position focuses on building the project pipeline and converting opportunities into profitable contracts.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with commercial general contractors, property owners, and developers to generate new opportunities.
• Review bid invitations, qualify opportunities, and manage an active bid pipeline.
• Prioritize bundled proposals that combine multiple scopes to strengthen competitiveness.
• Coordinate a network of Quantity Takeoff Specialists, review takeoffs and quotes for accuracy and competitive positioning.
• Prepare and submit proposals that meet pricing standards and maintain a minimum gross margin of 25%.
• Track proposal outcomes, improve bid conversion rates, and communicate market intelligence to leadership.
• Help establish scalable estimating processes and contribute to operational growth.

Required profile

• Proven experience in commercial construction estimating; general‑contractor side experience preferred.
• Familiarity with specialty scopes such as drywall, acoustical ceilings, painting, polished concrete, or epoxy flooring.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high‑volume bid pipeline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with confident outreach and follow‑up.
• Understanding of gross margin, pricing strategy, and cost control.
• Established relationships with general contractors in the Carolinas is a plus.

Required skills

• ConstructConnect or similar bid platform.
• Autodesk or comparable estimating tools.

What we offer

• Base salary $120,000–$150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Performance‑based bonus tied to proposal volume, bid capture rate, and margin performance.
• Fully remote work within the designated geographic area.
• Defined pathway to an executive‑level position within 24 months based on milestones.
• Direct access to the President and influence over company growth and strategy.