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Commercial Estimator jobs are open across construction, general contracting, and specialty trades, from junior estimator to senior and chief estimator, with specializations in takeoff, bid management, and project cost analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Commercial Estimator is to provide commercial support and estimates for commercial projects quoted by the department.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review plans and specifications to determine product to be estimated
- Translate plans and specifications into a specific list of equipment/products needed for job by selecting appropriate equipment for application
- Prepare and complete accurate and timely engineering submittals for projects
- Estimate pricing for needed products and send quotes to customers
- Obtain external vendor pricing, special quotations from Carrier and Engineered to Order (ETO) pricing as required for products while maintaining competitive pricing levels and to maximize gross margins.
- Coordinate prior approval requests with engineering services department
- Partner with Account Executives and Territory Managers on projects/jobs to maintain customer satisfaction to ensure repeat business
- Seek out training opportunities to expand product knowledge and understand processes to enhance the customer’s experience
- After submittal is approved, handle write-up to be turned into an Order Entry Administrator
- Facilitate sales and pre-bid meetings to determine sales strategy for projects estimated
- Answer calls and provide customers with a high level of customer service
- When dictated by a bid schedule and other deadlines, tasks might have to be completed during or in addition to hours other than normal working hours.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Work cooperatively with others
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
All the tasks described in these Job Duties and Responsibilities are the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship or direct threat.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field of study, preferred
- Commercial HVAC experience, a plus
- 2 years Customer Service experience preferred
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office and Adobe
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Travel Requirement:
- 0% travel to branches and other operating companies requiring some overnight stay, travel to industry related conferences and training requiring some extended stay
Other:
This job description is not an exhausted list of all functions that employee may be required to perform, and employee may be required to perform additional functions.
Job Location:
- Peachtree Corners
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
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Who's Hiring



Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commercial estimator jobs.
- Three to five years of commercial construction estimating experience
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Procore
- Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and civil drawings
- Strong knowledge of construction costs, subcontractor scopes, and material pricing
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Experience preparing and submitting competitive bids for commercial projects
Tips for Your Commercial Estimator Job Search
Tailor your resume to bid types
Highlight the specific bid types you've worked on, public sector, GMP, lump sum, or design-build. Hiring managers want to see your estimating experience matched to the contract structures their projects use, not just general cost experience.
List your takeoff and estimating software
Name the platforms you've used in your resume's skills section. Many commercial estimator postings screen for specific tools, and listing them increases your chances of clearing an applicant tracking system before a human reviewer sees your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commercial estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project scope
Filter openings by the project size or trade scope mentioned in the description. If your background is in ground-up commercial builds over a certain square footage, focus there, estimators hired out of scope often face slow ramp-up and poor performance reviews.
Prepare a sample estimate for interviews
Bring a redacted or simplified bid summary to your interview to walk through your methodology. Even a one-page takeoff breakdown demonstrates your process, your attention to scope gaps, and your ability to defend numbers under pressure.
Negotiate using total project volume
When discussing compensation, frame your value around the annual bid volume you've managed, not just your years of experience. Estimators who can cite the dollar volume of projects they've successfully bid demonstrate measurable impact in terms employers respond to.
Commercial Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commercial estimators?
Jobot, JR &, and 360Headhunter are hiring the most commercial estimators right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around general contractors and specialty subcontractors with active project pipelines.
How many commercial estimator jobs are remote?
About 13% of commercial estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-visit and drawing-review demands of most construction roles. Pre-construction and conceptual estimating positions tend to offer more remote flexibility than roles tied to active job site coordination.
How do you become a commercial estimator?
Most commercial estimators start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, then gain field or project coordination experience before moving into estimating. Building fluency with takeoff software, learning to read full construction document sets, and shadowing senior estimators on live bids accelerates the transition into the role.
Can you get hired as a commercial estimator with little experience?
Yes, some firms hire junior or assistant estimators with limited direct experience if you can demonstrate strong blueprint reading skills, math fundamentals, and comfort with construction software. Internships with general contractors, coursework in quantity surveying, or experience as a project engineer or field coordinator can all substitute for dedicated estimating time on your resume.
What does the commercial estimator interview process look like?
Most commercial estimator interviews include a resume screen, a phone or video call with HR or a hiring manager, and at least one technical round where you're asked to walk through a past bid or complete a takeoff exercise. Final-stage interviews often involve meeting the pre-construction or operations team and discussing how you handle scope gaps, subcontractor leveling, and bid day coordination.
Where can I find and apply to commercial estimator jobs?
You can find and apply to commercial estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and project type, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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