Construction Commercial Estimator

Construction Commercial Estimator

Location:
Memphis, TN (serving the greater Memphis metro area)

Collums Construction is building something uncommon in Memphis.

We are a commercial general contractor focused on interior buildouts and renovations across office, industrial, retail, restaurant, religious, and education sectors. We are not trying to be the biggest contractor in the room; we are building a disciplined, high-standard company on a path toward $30M+ in annual revenue with strong margins and a reputation competitors try to copy.

We believe construction should be known for clarity, trust, and execution and not chaos. We believe what we do repeatedly becomes who we are. And we believe disciplined estimating is one of the foundations of a great company.

As our Commercial Construction Estimator, you will own the pricing of tenant improvement and renovation projects from first plan review through clean handoff to operations. Your work directly impacts profitability, execution quality, and long-term reputation.

Winning in this role means delivering accurate, organized, and defensible estimates; leveling subcontractor bids with clarity; identifying scope gaps before they hit the field; and continuously improving your cost history and process.

Our Core Values are not wall art. We hire people who Think Big, Be Resourceful, pursue Continuous Improvement, Build with Integrity, and Champion the Standard.

• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes thoroughly
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids
• Develop conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates
• Identify risks, exclusions, and scope gaps before execution
• Support value engineering while protecting margin and quality
• Maintain organized estimating files and historical cost data
• Coordinate clean handoffs to operations with no surprises
• Support business development with pricing strategy and preconstruction input
• Represent the Collums Construction brand with professionalism and trust

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (GC preferred)
• Experience with tenant improvement and renovation projects
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational standards
• Self-starter who does not require micromanagement
• Proficient with estimating software, spreadsheets, and modern tech tools
• Comfortable with Gmail, Google Drive, and digital documentation systems
• Long-term thinker who wants to build something meaningful
• Ability to work locally in the Memphis area

Compensation

Base Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 annually (depending on experience and capability)

Benefits include:

• 5% company 401(k) contribution
• 50% company-paid individual health insurance
• PTO + paid holidays
• Company phone and laptop

This role includes a clear growth path toward Senior Estimator and future preconstruction leadership as the company scales.

Why Collums Construction

Collums Construction is not an average contractor.

We are building a company defined by disciplined execution, strong culture, and long-term legacy. This is a place where A-players thrive, people who take pride in doing things the right way, raising the standard, and growing with the business.

If you want autonomy, accountability, and work that actually matters, and you want to be part of something being built with intention, we should talk.

Collums Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status