Commercial Construction Estimator

Chesapeake, VA
job summary:
Our client is hiring a Commercial Construction Estimator to support a growing portfolio of municipal, commercial, and federal building projects in the Hampton Roads area. This role will focus on estimating, takeoffs, subcontractor coordination, and preconstruction support for projects including municipal buildings, libraries, fire stations, warehouses, and other commercial facilities.

The team is open to candidates from both GC and commercial subcontractor backgrounds, as well as Project Managers or field professionals looking to transition into estimating. If you have a construction foundation and can independently manage bids, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team with significant growth potential.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

location: Chesapeake, Virginia
job type: Permanent
salary: $110,000 - 130,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial, municipal, and federal construction projects by reviewing drawings, performing quantity takeoffs, and soliciting subcontractor/vendor pricing.

  • Independently manage multiple bids (typically up to three at a time), ranging from approximately $2M-$10M+, while collaborating on larger pursuits.

  • Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and operations to develop competitive proposals, budgets, and value engineering solutions.

  • Support projects including municipal buildings, libraries, fire stations, warehouses, and other commercial facilities while helping expand the company's commercial market presence.

  • Work within a collaborative, tight-knit preconstruction team to strategically pursue qualified opportunities and deliver winning bids.
Requirements

  • 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience on commercial building projects (municipal, office, warehouse, institutional, etc.), with the ability to independently manage bids valued at $2M+ (ideal experience up to $10M).

  • Commercial construction background, whether from estimating, project management, field operations, subcontracting, or civil construction; Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

  • Seeking a long-term team member with communication skills, the ability to work in a collaborative environment, and a willingness to learn and grow as the company expands.
qualifications:

  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 3 years of experience
  • Education: Bachelors

skills:
  • Construction


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-07-16

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