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Remote Commercial Estimator – Division 1 General Contractor

Company Name: SR Construction Services

Location: Remote (Must align with Eastern Time Zone business hours)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Pay Scale: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year (Exceptional candidates evaluated based on experience)

Industry Focus: Division 1 Commercial General Contracting (Ground-Up, Tenant Improvement, Adaptive Reuse, Industrial)

Position Keywords: Commercial Estimator, Preconstruction Estimator, Quantity Takeoff, Procore, BuildingConnected, Bid Leveling, Subcontractor Procurement

The Opportunity

SR Construction Services is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Remote Commercial Estimator to join our national preconstruction division. As a growing Division 1 Commercial General Contractor, we specialize in delivering ground-up builds, tenant improvements, adaptive reuse projects, and industrial developments across the United States.

In this pivotal role, you will work side-by-side with our Chief Estimator, Project Managers, and Operations leaders to produce comprehensive, highly competitive estimates for top-tier national clients. If you thrive in a collaborative remote environment, possess a sharp eye for scope gaps, and enjoy solving complex preconstruction challenges, SR Construction Services provides a stable, long-term platform to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Estimate Development: Prepare thorough, competitive cost estimates for national commercial ground-up, tenant improvement, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Plan and Scope Analysis: Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications to establish precise project scopes.
• Quantity Takeoffs: Perform detailed material and quantity takeoffs using modern estimating tools and software.
• Subcontractor Procurement and Leveling: Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids to eliminate scope gaps and identify potential constructability risks.
• RFI and Bid Clarification Management: Formulate Requests for Information (RFIs), bid clarifications, and alternate pricing scenarios during preconstruction.
• Inter-Departmental Alignment: Coordinate closely with Estimating, Project Management, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project handoffs from bid phase through site mobilization.
• Value Engineering and Budgeting: Assist clients and design teams with conceptual budgeting, value engineering options, and constructability reviews.
• Multi-Bid Execution: Manage multiple active bids simultaneously while maintaining strict quality controls and meeting rigid submission deadlines.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Required
• General Contractor Tenure: Minimum of 5 years of commercial estimating experience specifically with a Division 1 General Contractor.
• Project Diversity: Verified experience estimating commercial ground-up and tenant improvement (TI) projects.
• Technical Blueprint Fluency: Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Construction Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, and subcontractor scope boundaries.
• Software Competency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams. Hands-on experience with Procore, BuildingConnected, or equivalent estimating software platforms.
• Autonomous Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to manage independent remote workflows while maintaining active communication across team channels.
• Preferred
• Scope Scale Experience: Experience estimating commercial ground-up and tenant improvement projects ranging from $1 million to $20 million+.
• National Portfolio: History of estimating projects for multi-state or national commercial client accounts.
• Subcontractor Network: Established skills in subcontractor relationship management, vendor negotiation, and outreach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year commensurate with experience (open to exceptional candidate evaluation).
• Remote Work Flexibility: 100% full-time remote position operating within Eastern Time Zone hours.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation allocations and recognized company holidays.
• Modern Toolkit: Access to modern estimating software, digital platforms, and AI-assisted preconstruction workflows including Procore and BuildingConnected.

About SR Construction Services

SR Construction Services is a national Division 1 Commercial General Contractor specializing in ground-up, tenant improvement, adaptive reuse, and industrial construction across the United States. Built on repeat client partnerships and a commitment to quality execution, we foster a supportive culture where estimators and project leaders have the technology, resources, and trust needed to succeed.

SR Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications, technical capability, and verified industry performance.