Lead Estimator @ Target | Simplify Jobs

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Lead Estimator

About us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Target’s distinctive brand love is infused throughout its many physical locations by the Properties teams. We have a direct and positive impact on the real estate, design, construction and maintenance of our stores, distribution centers and headquarters. Are you ready to help strategically grow Target’s brand through leading-edge design, development, construction, and preservation? Can you effectively balance the efficiencies of a large-design build company with the unique challenges and innovative solutions required by individual sites? Then take your place on one of our Properties teams and help us make the most of Target’s physical assets, both in the U.S. and overseas.

A role in Construction means leading the execution of store and distribution center projects. From large program rollouts to unique special projects, or large ground-up construction, you’ll help manage the scope, schedule, and budget for all Target construction projects, including adhering to the project timeline, coordinating, and overseeing the onsite construction process and turnover. You’ll keep all the players and partners aligned with effective communication between vendors, general contractors, field leadership, and project teams.

As a Lead Estimator you will develop accurate estimates to support capital investment strategies.  Evaluate actual vs. estimated costs on all applicable projects and generate cost analysis to make informed decisions based on various implementation strategies.  Respond efficiently to cost requests from multiple cross functional groups.  Develop conceptual and feasibility cost estimates to help leaders make informed decisions. Develop and update model budgets for various types of projects by evaluating design information, historical costs, market conditions and project schedules. Participate in value engineering analysis and provide project team with cost-saving design alternatives. Responsibilities will also include bid review analysis, create project comparisons, and perform change order review. Generate scope of work narratives and assumptions for all estimates. Facilitate meetings and present estimates to internal clients and cross functional project teams. Maintain market knowledge regarding costs through regular review of industry resources and maintaining strong relationships with general contractors and vendors. Visit project sites as necessary (less than 10% travel).

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, Construction Management, or related field

5 + years of full-time commercial construction estimating experience.

Highly proficient in Excel/Microsoft Office/On-Screen Take-off/Bluebeam or equivalent software.

Technical competency in conceptual/cost model/detailed type estimating, schematic, and design development estimates.
Capable of performing quantity take-offs for offsite, onsite, and building trades. Skilled in interpreting construction documents, ESA, and geotechnical reports.
Have experience and knowledge with specialized foundation systems, ground improvement techniques, and soil stabilization methods.
In-depth experience in estimating and pricing all CSI divisions, including both building construction and site development scopes.
Proven ability to develop accurate cost assessments across all trades and phases of preconstruction.

Aptitude to communicate complex cost information in a clear manner to multiple levels of the organization for decisions

Self-directed demonstrated skills in project/relationship management attention to detail, service orientation, and successful meeting tight deadlines

Exhibits a proactive approach to responsibilities, brings forward innovative solutions , and communicates clearly and effectively while fostering strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs.  A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.  A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  

Application deadline is : 02/27/2026

Lead Estimator

Construction, Full-time Remote or

Target

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