This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 1+ years
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
JobType: full-time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to join a growing commercial construction organization and play a key role in strengthening its estimating and preconstruction capabilities.
This is more than a traditional estimating position. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial estimating expertise along with a continuous-improvement mindset, helping modernize estimating processes, introduce new technologies, improve workflows, and contribute to the company's long-term growth.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for a diverse range of commercial construction projects.
- Analyze project plans, specifications, scopes, drawings, and other bid documents to develop comprehensive cost estimates.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management, Business Development, and Finance teams throughout the preconstruction process.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners.
- Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Conduct project site visits to understand scope, constructability, site conditions, and project requirements.
- Identify potential cost, scope, and constructability risks during the estimating process.
- Support smooth project handoffs from estimating and preconstruction to project execution.
- Provide estimating insights and recommendations to leadership to support project planning and bidding strategies.
- Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems, processes, technology, and workflows.
- Contribute ideas and best practices to continuously improve the overall preconstruction function.
Requirements
- Approximately 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a General Contractor.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, subcontractor pricing, and estimating practices.
- Proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive project estimates.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and senior leadership.
- Experience with construction estimating software and digital construction tools is highly desirable.
- Project management or preconstruction experience is a plus.
- A proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and adopting new technology.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
This role provides an opportunity to have a meaningful impact beyond individual project estimates. You will have the chance to:
- Help shape the future direction of the estimating and preconstruction function.
- Introduce new technologies, tools, and process improvements.
- Work directly with leadership and influence estimating strategy.
- Contribute to a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
- Develop your expertise while taking on increasing levels of responsibility.
- Help build scalable systems and processes as the organization continues to grow.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: Approximately $100,000–$125,000, depending on experience.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Company-provided SUV, including fuel, insurance, and maintenance.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education and professional development support.
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
Good-to-have skills:
- Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Preconstruction
- Estimating Software
- Project Management