Senior Estimator – Commercial Retail Construction

A privately held commercial general contractor specializing in nationwide retail renovations and multi-location construction programs, is seeking a **Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction** to join its growing team in Flowery Branch, GA. This hybrid opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of retail construction estimates, help shape a developing preconstruction department, and make a meaningful impact on a business with established national customer relationships. **What You'll Do as the Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction:** - Lead estimates for commercial retail renovations, store remodels, tenant improvements, and multi-location rollout programs. - Review construction documents, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate, competitive pricing. - Perform quantity takeoffs, evaluate trade coverage, and assemble comprehensive project estimates. - Manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting fast-moving deadlines. - Request, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier proposals. - Identify missing scope, pricing inconsistencies, construction risks, and opportunities to improve project value. - Develop relationships with trade partners across multiple regional markets. - Coordinate with Project Managers and construction leadership during bid reviews, subcontractor buyout, and project transitions. - Improve estimating templates, workflows, documentation, and bid management practices. - Help establish consistent estimating procedures as the preconstruction department expands. - Mentor a developing junior estimator and collaborate with internal coordination support. - Partner with senior leadership to evaluate estimating tools and identify opportunities for greater efficiency. **Must-Haves as the Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction:** - 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience. - Experience estimating projects for a commercial general contractor. - Ability to independently prepare estimates, including takeoffs, trade pricing, scope review, and bid comparisons. - Strong understanding of commercial construction drawings, specifications, subcontractor scopes, and project costs. - Experience managing competing bid deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously. - Familiarity with subcontractor procurement and preconstruction workflows. - Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using construction estimating or bid management tools. - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or substantial additional relevant experience subject to client approval. - Ability to work regularly onsite in Flowery Branch, GA, preferably Tuesday through Thursday. **Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Estimator - Commercial Retail Construction:** - Direct experience estimating big-box retail renovations, grocery remodels, tenant improvements, or national store rollout programs. - 8+ years of commercial general contracting estimating experience. - Previous experience as a Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator, or comparable senior contributor. - Experience estimating numerous smaller, fast-turnaround projects rather than exclusively large ground-up builds. - Experience improving or establishing estimating processes and departmental workflows. - Experience mentoring junior estimators. - Existing relationships with commercial retail subcontractors and suppliers. - Familiarity with BuildingConnected, PlanHub, Bluebeam, or comparable platforms. - Experience in a smaller or growing commercial construction organization. **The Company Offers:** - Base salary of $100,000-$115,000, with potential flexibility up to approximately $125,000-$130,000 for an exceptional candidate. - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Flexible PTO offerings. - Hybrid schedule, preferably Tuesday through Thursday onsite with Monday and Friday remote. - Limited travel, up to approximately 10%. - Opportunity to help build and influence a growing preconstruction department. - Direct access to experienced construction leadership. - Opportunities to mentor developing team members and improve companywide estimating practices. - A collaborative team with a mix of emerging talent and long-tenured construction professionals. - Exposure to retail construction programs across multiple national markets. - Long-term growth potential within an established contractor continuing to expand its capabilities.