Senior Estimator

About the role

Ajax Building Company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the development of accurate, detailed cost estimates for complex commercial construction projects. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on building complete estimates from the ground up—building quantities based on drawings and project information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complete, bottom-up estimates for assigned projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and build estimates based on project documents and company cost data
• Analyze historical cost data and incorporate trends and lessons learned into estimates
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to ensure complete scope coverage
• Maintain thorough, well-organized backup documentation for all estimate assumptions and quantities
• Cook up internally to validate scope, assumptions, and constructability considerations
• Support estimate updates, revisions, and cost comparisons throughout the preconstruction process
• Aid with cost tracking, change orders, and estimate reconciliation on awarded projects as needed
• Mentor and support junior estimators as appropriate while remaining directly involved in estimate development
• Perform additional assignments to support the Estimating team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent technical training)
• 7–10+ years of construction estimating experience
• Strong experience developing detailed, bottom-up estimates required
• Deep understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and cost drivers across multiple CSI divisions
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and specifications

Skills

• Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff (or similar), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Bluebeam and/or Adobe

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program