Senior Estimator – General Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with commercial general contractors, property owners, and developers to create new opportunities.

• Evaluate incoming bid invitations, qualify prospects, and maintain an organized, active bidding pipeline.

• Focus on bundled proposals that encompass multiple scopes to enhance competitiveness and maximize project potential.

• Coordinate and supervise a network of Quantity Takeoff Specialists to ensure precise and timely estimates.

• Review takeoffs and quotes for accuracy, completeness, scope alignment, and competitive positioning.

• Prepare and deliver professional proposals that adhere to established pricing standards while maintaining a minimum confirmed gross margin of 25%.

• Consistently follow up on submitted proposals, track results, and enhance bid conversion rates.

• Share market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitive insights with the President and leadership team.

• Manage multiple bids concurrently while ensuring responsiveness, accuracy, and accountability.

• Assist in establishing scalable estimating processes and contribute to the company's ongoing growth and operational advancement.

• Report directly to the President.

• Propel revenue growth, expand general contractor relationships, and lead estimating initiatives across three specialized divisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial construction estimating, with a preference for general contractor-side estimating experience.

• Familiarity with specialty scopes such as drywall, acoustical ceilings (ACT), painting, polished concrete, or epoxy flooring is highly advantageous.

• Experience utilizing bid platforms like ConstructConnect, Autodesk, or similar tools.

• Strong organizational abilities and adeptness at managing a high-volume bidding pipeline.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including confident outreach and consistent follow-up on proposals.

• Comprehensive understanding of gross margin, pricing strategy, and cost control.

• A proactive, self-motivated approach to identifying opportunities and converting bids into awarded contracts.

• Established relationships with general contractors in the Carolinas and a proven ability to nurture those relationships are preferred.

• Experience overseeing junior estimators, outsourced takeoff specialists, vendors, or subcontractors is preferred.

• Capacity to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining estimating quality and commercial discipline.

• Candidates must reside within driving distance of Hickory, NC.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses linked to proposal volume, bid capture rate, and gross margin performance.

• Fully remote work arrangement within the specified geographic area.

• Clearly defined pathway to an executive-level position within 24 months, contingent upon achieving established milestones.

• Direct access to the President and significant influence over the company's growth and strategy.

• Opportunity to contribute to the scaling of a profitable, growing specialty contracting business.