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Preconstruction / Hard-Bid Estimator in Columbus

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Overview

Want to estimate across both hard-bid and negotiated work? A growing Columbus commercial GC/construction manager with public and private work across Ohio needs a Preconstruction Estimator who can price public bids and support CMAR/design-build budgets. If you deliver results and care about doing it right, let's talk.

Responsibilities

  • Estimate hard-bid public projects and support negotiated/CMAR budgets
  • Develop conceptual and design-development estimates
  • Lead value-engineering and constructability reviews
  • Build bid packages and scopes for subcontractors
  • Maintain cost databases and historical pricing

Requirements

  • 3+ years of commercial estimating or preconstruction
  • Hard-bid experience required; CMAR/design-build budgeting a plus
  • Takeoff software (On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar) and Excel
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings at all design stages
  • Degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred

Benefits / Why Apply

  • Competitive salary plus bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Exposure to both bid and negotiated work

Confidential search. All inquiries are handled discreetly. Apply now or contact Melissa Klocksiem at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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