Commercial Construction Senior Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive and detailed cost estimates for commercial and government construction projects.
• Analyze historical data and trends for improved forecast accuracy.
• Review subcontractor/vendor proposals to ensure competitiveness and alignment.
• Identify potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead end-to-end bid process from scope review to final submission.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure realistic and executable estimates.
• Maintain clear documentation and support rationale for bid pricing.
• Present estimates and key risk factors to company leadership and PM teams.
• Refine estimating processes and integrate software tools to enhance productivity.
• Maintain and update cost databases with current market rates and trends.
• Conduct post-mortem reviews to refine future estimating accuracy.
• Create scopes for all disciplines and manage bid schedules.
• Develop high-level project timelines and assign internal estimating tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction estimating experience, with at least 3 years in a senior-level role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, and estimating platforms such as ProEst, Sage Estimating, Building Connected or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and market conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a results-driven mindset.
• Proven ability to manage risk and meet strategic goals through detailed forecasting.