Estimator (Developer/Remote Work

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team where your expertise has a direct impact on project success. As a Senior Estimator focused on developer clients, you will work remotely while partnering closely with ownership, project management, design professionals, and clients throughout the preconstruction process., The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial construction estimator with a strong understanding of developer-led projects and the ability to provide accurate conceptual budgets during the earliest phases of design., * Lead conceptual estimating and preconstruction efforts for commercial development projects.

• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, design development estimates, and final construction estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and comprehensive cost analyses.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving solutions.
• Develop and present value engineering recommendations while maintaining project quality and design intent.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and internal project teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Develop scopes of work and assist with bid packaging and procurement strategies.
• Maintain historical cost databases and market pricing intelligence.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department.
• Participate in client meetings, budget reviews, and project strategy discussions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
• 8+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience with a general contractor or construction manager.
• Experience estimating developer-led commercial projects from conceptual design through GMP development.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, building systems, and current market pricing.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, value engineering, cost modeling, and budget validation.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital takeoff/estimating software.
• Experience with Sage Timberline, OST, Procore, or similar construction software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated professional capable of working independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with project teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings, project kickoffs, and site visits as needed.

The ideal candidate is a strategic preconstruction professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys partnering directly with developers and owners, and is passionate about delivering accurate budgets that set projects up for long-term success., Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Systems, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Construction, Construction Estimates, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Database Administration, Entrepreneurship, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Healthcare, Historical Cost Principle, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Model Validation, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Strategy, Project Design, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Risk Analysis, Sage 300, Schematics, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Time Management, Value Engineering, Willing to Travel, Work From Home

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year, * Opportunity to lead conceptual estimating and budgeting for high-profile commercial developments.

• High level of autonomy with direct collaboration alongside executive leadership.
• Strong emphasis on professional growth, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
• Team-oriented culture built around transparency, accountability, and long-term relationships.
• Opportunity to influence project strategy from initial concept through construction start.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and performance-based incentives.

Our client is a growing commercial construction management and general contracting firm known for delivering exceptional client experiences through collaboration, transparency, and innovative preconstruction services. Specializing in commercial, institutional, education, healthcare, municipal, mixed-use, and developer-led projects, this company partners with owners from the earliest stages of development to provide strategic guidance that drives successful outcomes.

Rather than simply building projects, this company builds long-term partnerships. Their preconstruction philosophy emphasizes budget certainty, value engineering, constructability reviews, scheduling, and proactive problem-solving to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Their integrated approach has earned a reputation for responsiveness, accountability, and trusted client relationships., Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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Company Size: 100 to 499 employees