A well-established General Contractor is looking for an experienced Commercial Estimator with a background in carpentry, interiors, or specialty construction to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for an Estimator who understands construction from the field through the estimating process and wants to play a key role in pricing and securing commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of interior construction, carpentry, materials, subcontractors, and project costs.
5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
Strong background in carpentry, interiors, finish work, or specialty commercial construction
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and project documents
Experience preparing detailed estimates, budgets, scopes of work, and bid proposals
Strong understanding of labor, materials, subcontractor pricing, and production costs
Ability to solicit, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor bids
Experience with quantity takeoffs and cost analysis
Strong understanding of commercial construction means, methods, and sequencing
Ability to identify potential scope gaps, exclusions, and cost risks
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple estimates and deadlines
We're particularly interested in candidates who have progressed from the field into estimating, including:
Commercial Carpenters
Carpentry Foremen
Interior Construction professionals
Commercial Superintendents
Assistant Estimators / Estimators
Preconstruction professionals
Estimators with a strong interior build-out or finish construction background
💰 Competitive compensation based on experience
🩺 Comprehensive benefits package
📈 Long-term career growth and advancement
🤝 Collaborative, team-oriented environment
🏗️ Strong pipeline of commercial projects
⚖️ Stable company with a focus on long-term success
If you have a strong carpentry, interiors, or commercial construction background and are interested in taking the next step in your estimating career, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation and share more details.
📞 Call or text Lindsay Fitzpatrick at 605-403-5147
📧 Lindsay.Fitzpatrick@gogpac.com
All inquiries are 100% confidential.
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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