
Location: In-person Compensation: From $140,000 per year + benefits Job Type: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to lead full-cycle preconstruction and estimating efforts. Minimum Qualifications (Non-Negotiable) Applicants who do not meet ALL requirements below should not apply. Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Commercial Construction Estimator for a General Contractor Estimating experience must be commercial (ground-up and/or commercial tenant improvement) Estimating must have been a primary job function, not incidental to PM or superintendent duties Minimum 2 years at your most recent employer in an estimating or preconstruction role Proven experience managing full bid cycles including subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and proposal assembly Proficiency with commercial estimating and preconstruction tools, such as: Bluebeam On-Screen Takeoff and/or PlanSwift Procore or similar construction management software Ability to work in person at our office Key Responsibilities I. Estimating & Preconstruction Review commercial construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define all scopes of work Prepare detailed, accurate commercial cost estimates Upload and distribute plans and specifications to qualified subcontractors Identify and prequalify subcontractors within the project’s geographic market Ensure a minimum of three (3) competitive bids per trade Proactively follow up with subcontractors to ensure bid coverage Analyze bids for scope completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements Prepare detailed scope sheets and ensure subcontractor compliance Manage bidder RFIs during the estimating phase Maintain organized estimating files and bid documentation II. Proposals & Budget Development Assemble complete project proposals including: Qualified subcontractor pricing General conditions Allowances Contingencies Develop project durations and review with leadership prior to finalizing Prepare detailed inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications Produce final estimate packages for internal review and client submission III. Design-Build Support Participate in all phases of design-build preconstruction Perform ongoing cost analysis as designs develop Provide value-engineering and material alternatives to control costs Coordinate estimates with project management to ensure coverage and constructability IV. Scheduling & Workload Management Maintain a bid calendar tracking all active estimates Manage pricing updates across design-build phases Meet all internal and external deadlines V. Business & Client Interaction Communicate professionally with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors Support business development efforts through accurate, competitive estimating Represent Alleato Group with professionalism and integrity ⸻ What This Role Is NOT Not a junior or assistant estimator role Not residential-only or remodeling-only estimating Not a sales-driven estimating position Not a PM-only or superintendent role with occasional estimating Benefits 401(k) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off