Estimator II – Commercial Construction
5 days ago
Chesapeake
Location: In-office (flexibility as needed) Compensation: $76,956 – $115,434 base + annual bonus Type: Full-Time, Exempt We’re hiring an Estimator II to join a growing Design-Build commercial and DoD contractor with strong leadership, solid systems, and clear upward mobility. This role is for a hands-on commercial estimator who can step in, own bids, and contribute immediately. This is not a junior role. You should already know how to estimate ground-up vertical commercial projects. • Independently estimate ground-up commercial projects ($1M–$20–30M), • Manage 4–6 bids at a time, • Perform quantity takeoffs, pricing, scope reviews, and leveling, • Own full estimates for smaller projects and scopes on larger ones, • Coordinate subcontractors and review quotes for coverage and risk, • Identify risk in key trades (MEP, fire protection, civil), • Collaborate with PMs, design teams, operations, and executives, • Support buyout and scope documentation post-award, • Excel (strong proficiency required), • Bluebeam, • On-Screen Takeoff–type software, • BuildingConnected or similar (training provided), • 3–5+ years of commercial construction (and DOD) estimating experience, • Ground-up vertical construction background, • Strong understanding of GC trade scopes, • Comfortable owning bids and working in a team environment, • Design-Build experience preferred, • Federal/DOD experience helpful but not required, • Team-oriented culture with low turnover, • Clear systems and leadership access, • Real growth runway as the company scales, • Unlimited PTO, strong benefits, annual bonus potential EEO Statement Company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.