Commercial Estimator

There's a difference between a construction company that wins work and one that wins the right work — and our client has built their reputation on knowing the difference. This is a mid-tier commercial general contractor with deep roots across Central Virginia, known for delivering interior improvements, ground-up commercial facilities, and complex specialty projects with the kind of precision and personal accountability that larger firms struggle to replicate. The team is tight-knit, experienced, and serious about quality — and they're adding an Estimator who brings that same standard to the preconstruction process. If you want your estimates to mean something, and you want to work alongside people who actually care how projects turn out, this is the seat for you.

What You'll Own

• Lead quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost estimates across a diverse project portfolio including interior commercial construction and finishes, MEP coordination, and vertical commercial construction
• Prepare and issue bid packages, solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing, and level bids with the rigor and consistency that protects margin and wins competitive work
• Collaborate closely with project managers and leadership throughout preconstruction to ensure estimates reflect constructability, scope clarity, and the organization's execution standards
• Evaluate subcontractor qualifications, scope coverage, and pricing to identify gaps, overlaps, and risk before they become field problems
• Support value engineering efforts that preserve design intent without sacrificing quality or client confidence
• Build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships that give the organization a competitive edge in the Central Virginia market
• Track bid results, refine cost databases, and continuously improve estimating accuracy across project types
• Contribute to proposal narratives and presentations that reflect the organization's client-first approach and commitment to transparency

Requirements:
• 3+ years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor — interior construction and finishes, MEP scope, and ground-up commercial projects are where your expertise lives
• A reputation for thorough, accurate takeoffs and the attention to detail that catches what others miss before it hits the budget
• Comfort reading and interpreting commercial construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents across multiple delivery methods
• Strong working knowledge of subcontractor bid processes and an ability to evaluate scope coverage and pricing with confidence
• Familiarity with estimating software and digital takeoff tools (specific platform experience is a plus)
• The communication skills to work fluidly with project managers, owners, and design teams — you translate numbers into decisions people can trust
• A collaborative mindset that fits well in a lean, high-performing team where everyone's contribution is visible and valued
• A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field is a plus — field experience combined with estimating acumen carries equal weight

Benefits:
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• 3 weeks of paid time off to start
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match — available at time of hire, not after a waiting period
• A role with real visibility in a growing organization where your work directly shapes which projects get built and how profitably they're executed