Project Estimator - Commercial Construction

Company: Citadel Development Services LLC
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Overview: At Citadel, we are a rapidly growing, architecturally driven commercial construction company with an ambitious trajectory for continued growth. Our company thrives in a fast-paced, results driven culture that values excellence, accountability and collaboration. We possess the skills and expertise to tackle a wide range of commercial projects to support our clients from address to operation. Job Overview: The Project Estimator plays a key role in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects. This position reports to the Sr. Estimator and collaborates with our pre-construction, design, and operations teams to ensure each bid reflects Citadel’s high standards for quality, schedule, and profitability. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of construction means and methods, and can confidently communicate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed and accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimates for all phases of commercial construction projects (ground-up, site development, and interiors). Review construction documents and plans and determine which trades, vendors, subcontractors are needed and should be sourced. Understand and discuss characteristics and attributes of projects to vendors and subcontractors. Be actively involved to find and qualify construction vendors and subcontractors in various markets (i.e. plumbers, electricians, excavation and concrete companies.)\ Analyze project plans, specifications, and requirements to identify scope gaps, risks, and value-engineering opportunities. Solicit, review, and scope subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements. Develop and maintain estimating templates, cost databases, and historical pricing to support consistent bid quality. Send bid invitations to subcontractors and vendors on CDS forms, with relevant information. Follow up with bidders to ensure we receive pricing and/or bids in a timely manner, and our bid date/schedule. Organize and file bids and estimates as received in our file system. Send out scopes of work for each trade if required. Qualify bids for completeness and comprehensiveness. Input line-item cost from bids and estimates into our budget worksheets. Collaborate with Project Managers and the Pre-Construction team to transition awarded projects smoothly to operations. Participate in pre-bid meetings, design reviews, and internal estimate reviews. Support budgeting and conceptual estimating during early design phases. Maintain relationships with key trade partners and promote Citadel’s reputation in the subcontractor’s community. Skills & Qualifications: Excellent attention to detail Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop materials and cost estimates for small to mid-size projects. Ability to analyze construction documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project, and determine which trades are needed. Expertise with spreadsheets and databases. Ability to read and interpret construction documents. Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. Exceptional time management skills; highly organized. Ability to manage multiple projects in the estimating phase at once, while maintaining accuracy and schedule. Understanding of the construction process on small-medium sized, ground up, commercial projects. Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors. Managing bids from vendors and contractors. Demonstrated ability to use bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis and proposals. Ability to present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.

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