Senior Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee comprehensive conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates.
• Develop and manage system budgets, cost plans, and pricing narratives.
• Perform value engineering and cost optimization strategies aligned with client goals.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and proposals to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness of all estimates.
• Lead trade partner outreach and bid leveling, ensuring strong coverage and competitive pricing.
• Build and maintain relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals for scope completeness and risk.
• Maintain deep knowledge of local market conditions, labor, and material trends.
• Establish best practices, standards, and workflows for the estimating team.
• Promote accountability, organization, and consistency across all estimates.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, clearly communicating budgets and cost drivers.
• Collaborate with design managers, development managers, and operations teams to align scope and pricing.
• Support business development efforts with conceptual budgets and feasibility studies.
• Help refine and improve preconstruction processes, tools, and SOPs.
• Maintain organized documentation and historical cost data.
• Contribute to KPI tracking and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience (commercial construction preferred).
• Proven experience leading estimates on mid-to-large scale projects.
• Strong understanding of design-build and/or negotiated work.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software, Microsoft Office Suite, and AI.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building systems.
• Ability to interpret and analyze drawings at all design phases.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retail savings plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.