Commercial Construction Estimator

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Mora Construction Inc., a growing commercial construction firm serving the Louisville market.

If you know how to turn plans, specs, and subcontractor pricing into competitive bids, this is your opportunity to step into a high-impact estimating role where your work directly helps win projects.

What You’ll Get

• $110k-$140k per year annual salary based on experience

• Senior or lead estimators with strong subcontractor relationships may qualify for compensation up to $150,000

• Bonus opportunities tied to project margins and successful bids

• Full-time, in-person role in Louisville, KY

• Flexible scheduling options

• Paid time off

• Health insurance available with up to 50% employer contribution

• Direct influence on company growth and revenue

• Long-term advancement with a growing commercial construction firm

• Signing bonus available and negotiable based on experience

• Relocation packages typically range from $2,500-$3,000 and may be adjusted based on relocation needs

• Open to candidates nationwide who are willing to relocate to Louisville, Kentucky

  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Why Estimators Choose This Role

• Take ownership of bids from review through submission

• Work directly with leadership, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors

• Use your estimating expertise to shape budgets, scopes, and preconstruction strategy

• Build strong relationships in the Louisville construction market

• Join a company where accurate estimating is valued, respected, and tied to growth

What You’ll Do

• Prepare detailed commercial construction estimates

• Review plans, specifications, scopes, and bid documents

• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis

• Use PlanSwift and Bluebeam to develop accurate bids

• Solicit, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing

• Partner with project managers to build and manage project budgets

• Review change orders, contracts, and scopes for cost accuracy

• Maintain organized bid files and estimating records

• Identify new commercial construction opportunities

• Visit local job sites as needed

What You Need

• 5 to 10 years of experience in the construction industry with commercial estimating experience

• Strong background in hotel and hospitality construction with experience estimating hotel remodels, renovations, brand conversions, or ground-up hotel construction projects highly preferred

• PlanSwift experience required

• Bluebeam experience preferred

• Strong understanding of takeoffs, bidding, cost analysis, and construction methods

• Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and priorities

• Strong communication, negotiation, and organization skills

• Louisville subcontractor market knowledge is a plus

• Field construction experience is a plus

Hiring Process

• Apply today

• Quick phone screen

• Interview with the team

• Discuss your estimating experience, goals, and next steps

Mora Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow