Lead Construction Estimator

As the company continues to expand
, a well-established commercial general contractor in the Atlanta market is seeking a Lead Estimator to oversee and elevate its estimating and preconstruction efforts.

This is a key leadership role responsible for leading estimates from conceptual through GMP, supporting pursuit strategy, and playing a critical role in the company’s continued expansion. The Lead Estimator will work closely with ownership, operations, and business development while helping refine estimating processes and mentor junior staff.

The project portfolio spans Education, Mixed-use, Healthcare, Hospitality, Religious, and Commercial markets. This individual will be heavily involved in front-end project planning, client interactions during pursuits, and internal decision-making. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of complex estimates in a fast-growing environment.

• Lead all estimating, budgeting, and conceptual pricing efforts.
• Prepare accurate estimates from early concept through GMP.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and pursuit interviews as needed.
• Partner with ownership and operations on go/no-go decisions and bid strategy.
• Coordinate subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, and scope analysis.
• Develop and refine estimating processes, templates, and best practices.
• Mentor and support junior estimators as the team grows.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth handoff from preconstruction to execution.

• Experience in commercial estimating or preconstruction.
• Proven background across multiple construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating and cost modelling.
• Ability to work independently and lead complex pursuits.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Desire to take ownership and grow within a leadership-oriented role.

• High-impact leadership role within a growing contractor.
• Direct access to ownership and senior decision-makers.
• Opportunity to influence estimating strategy and preconstruction approach.
• Financially stable organization with a strong and diverse project pipeline.
• Competitive compensation, lucrative bonus scheme, vehicle/allowance, and benefits.
• Long-term growth opportunity with a clear path for advancement.