# Senior Commercial Construction Estimator

> Weekday AI · Lincoln, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-18

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**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

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/8543C305F5/apply)

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