Senior Estimator - General Construction

About the role

A commercial specialty contractor serving the Carolinas, which bundles ceiling, drywall and painting scopes for general contractors, is looking for a Senior Estimator to drive revenue growth and lead estimating across three specialty divisions. Reporting to the President, the role is a front-end business development and estimating leadership position, not just a traditional estimator job. It suits someone who knows how general contractors evaluate bids and can balance growth with disciplined margin management. Remote work is available for candidates in the designated region, with a path to an executive-level role within 24 months.

Key responsibilities

• Build relationships with general contractors, property owners and developers to generate new opportunities.
• Review bid invitations, qualify opportunities and keep an active bid pipeline, prioritizing bundled proposals.
• Oversee a network of quantity takeoff specialists and review their takeoffs and quotes for accuracy and scope alignment.
• Prepare and submit proposals meeting pricing standards with a minimum confirmed gross margin of 25%, and follow up to improve bid conversion.
• Share market intelligence and customer feedback with the President and leadership.
• Manage several bids at once and help build scalable estimating processes.

Required profile

• Demonstrated commercial construction estimating experience; general contractor-side experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with drywall, acoustical ceilings, painting, polished concrete or epoxy flooring is an advantage.
• Established relationships with general contractors in the Carolinas and the ability to grow them preferred.
• Experience managing junior estimators, outsourced takeoff specialists, vendors or subcontractors preferred.
• Candidates must be within driving distance of Hickory, NC.

Required skills

• Bid platforms such as ConstructConnect, Autodesk or similar.
• Strong organizational skills for a high-volume bid pipeline.
• Solid understanding of gross margin, pricing strategy and cost control.

What we offer

• Base salary of $120,000-$150,000, plus a performance-based bonus tied to proposal volume, bid capture and gross margin.
• Fully remote work within the designated area.
• Pathway to an executive-level position within 24 months.
• Direct access to the President and influence over company growth.