Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction

Company: Liberty Personnel Services, Inc
Location: Chadds Ford
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Senior / Lead / Chief Estimator- Commercial Construction A well established, commercial construction company with an excellent reputation for completing projects in the Greater Philadelphia market/ local tristate area (PA/NJ/DE), is actively seeking to add an experienced Senior / Lead / Chief Estimator (titles vary company to company). The Senior / Lead / Chief Estimator is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all estimating functions for commercial construction projects. This individual provides strategic direction, ensures accuracy and competitiveness of bids, mentors estimating staff, and partners with executive leadership to drive profitable growth. The role requires deep industry expertise, strong leadership capability, and a proven ability to manage complex, multi-discipline commercial projects. Company provides: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, Bonus eligible, Comprehensive Health Benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, 401(K) match , Professional development and continuing education support, Career advancement opportunities within a growing construction team. Key Responsibilities: Estimating & Preconstruction Leadership Lead the preparation of detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects, including hard bids, negotiated work, design-build, and conceptual estimates. Oversee quantity takeoffs, pricing, subcontractor solicitation, scope review, leveling, and bid analysis. Develop and maintain standardized estimating procedures, templates, and best practices. Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and risk exposure. Provide value engineering recommendations and alternative pricing strategies to improve project profitability. Team Management & Development Manage, mentor, and develop estimating staff; assign workloads and ensure adherence to schedules and deadlines. Establish performance expectations and provide technical guidance and professional development opportunities. Serve as the senior technical authority for estimating-related decisions and dispute resolution. Strategic & Financial Oversight Collaborate with executive leadership, project management, and operations teams to align estimating strategies with company goals. Analyze historical cost data and market trends to improve pricing accuracy and forecasting. Participate in go/no-go decisions and risk assessments for prospective projects. Support budgeting, cost controls, and transition from preconstruction to project execution. Client, Vendor & Subcontractor Relations Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Lead or support client presentations, bid reviews, and negotiation meetings. Ensure subcontractor and vendor pricing is comprehensive, competitive, and contractually compliant. Qualifications An experienced seasoned individual with ten or more years of progressive experience in construction estimating, with a strong focus on commercial construction. Proven experience estimating large ground up, addition or renovation projects across multiple sectors (e.g., commercial, healthcare, institutional, academic/education, hospitality), $10-30 million dollars in value. Demonstrated leadership experience managing or mentoring estimating teams. Expert knowledge of construction methods, materials, labor productivity, and market pricing. Proficiency with estimating software and tools Strong understanding of contract types, procurement methods, and risk management. Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or CCM. Experience with large-scale or complex commercial projects ($10M). Experience supporting design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) models. Leadership Competencies Strategic thinker with strong business acumen Decisive and detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and accountability Strong communicator capable of influencing executives and project stakeholders Mentor and team builder with a collaborative leadership style Alex Showers Liberty Personnel Services Construction Director Key Words: Lead Estimator, Commercial Construction, Senior Estimator, Chief Estimator, Ground Up, Academia, Corporate Headquarters, Higher Education, Institutional, Commercial, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Smart Bid, Red Team, Bluebeam Revu, Builder Trend, Procore, WinEst, TimberScan, On-Screen Takeoff, and P6 Primavera. Company Description Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move! Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month. Established in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on: Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists. Company Description Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.

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