Senior Commercial Construction Estimator

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 1+ years

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to join a growing commercial construction organization and play a key role in strengthening its estimating and preconstruction capabilities.

This is more than a traditional estimating position. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial estimating expertise along with a continuous-improvement mindset, helping modernize estimating processes, introduce new technologies, improve workflows, and contribute to the company's long-term growth.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for a diverse range of commercial construction projects.

• Analyze project plans, specifications, scopes, drawings, and other bid documents to develop comprehensive cost estimates.

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management, Business Development, and Finance teams throughout the preconstruction process.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners.

• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.

• Conduct project site visits to understand scope, constructability, site conditions, and project requirements.

• Identify potential cost, scope, and constructability risks during the estimating process.

• Support smooth project handoffs from estimating and preconstruction to project execution.

• Provide estimating insights and recommendations to leadership to support project planning and bidding strategies.

• Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems, processes, technology, and workflows.

• Contribute ideas and best practices to continuously improve the overall preconstruction function.

Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a General Contractor.

• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, subcontractor pricing, and estimating practices.

• Proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive project estimates.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and senior leadership.

• Experience with construction estimating software and digital construction tools is highly desirable.

• Project management or preconstruction experience is a plus.

• A proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and adopting new technology.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This role provides an opportunity to have a meaningful impact beyond individual project estimates. You will have the chance to:

• Help shape the future direction of the estimating and preconstruction function.

• Introduce new technologies, tools, and process improvements.

• Work directly with leadership and influence estimating strategy.

• Contribute to a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

• Develop your expertise while taking on increasing levels of responsibility.

• Help build scalable systems and processes as the organization continues to grow.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Approximately $100,000–$125,000, depending on experience.

• Annual performance bonus.

• Company-provided SUV, including fuel, insurance, and maintenance.

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Continuing education and professional development support.

• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Good-to-have skills:

• Construction

• Commercial Construction

• Preconstruction

• Estimating Software

• Project Management