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 a well-organized, active bid pipeline.

• Prioritize bundled proposals that integrate multiple scopes to enhance competitiveness and maximize project chances.

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

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

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

• Follow up on submitted proposals, monitor outcomes, and enhance bid conversion rates.

• Relay market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitive insights to the President and leadership team.

• Handle multiple bids concurrently while maintaining responsiveness, accuracy, and accountability.

• Assist in establishing scalable estimating processes and contribute to the company’s growth and operational development.

• Propel revenue growth, expand relationships with general contractors, and lead estimating efforts across three specialty divisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial construction estimating, with a strong 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 with bid platforms like ConstructConnect, Autodesk, or similar tools.

• Strong organizational skills and 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.

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

• 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 develop those relationships is preferred.

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

• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while ensuring estimating quality and commercial discipline.

• 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 arrangement within the specified geographic area.

• Defined pathway to an executive-level position within 24 months, contingent on achieving established milestones.

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

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