Senior Estimator – General Construction

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

📋 Description

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

• Evaluate incoming bid invitations, assess opportunities, and maintain a well-organized, active bid pipeline.

• Focus on bundled proposals that incorporate multiple scopes to enhance competitiveness and maximize project opportunities.

• Coordinate and supervise a network of Quantity Takeoff Specialists.

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

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

• Follow up on submitted proposals, monitor outcomes, and work to improve 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 growth and operational development.

• Report directly to the President.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial construction estimating; experience on the general contractor side is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of specialty scopes such as drywall, acoustical ceilings (ACT), painting, polished concrete, or epoxy flooring is a significant advantage.

• Familiarity with bid platforms like ConstructConnect, Autodesk, or similar tools.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume bid pipeline effectively.

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

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

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

• Established relationships with general contractors in the Carolinas and a demonstrated ability to expand those relationships is preferred.

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

• Capability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining the quality of estimating and commercial discipline.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Fully remote work option within the specified geographic area.

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

• Direct access to the President and significant influence over company growth and strategic direction.

• Opportunity to contribute to scaling a profitable and growing specialty contracting business.