Senior Estimator - Commercial

About the role

Our client's Estimating Team prepares detailed estimates and proposals for hard-bid and negotiated projects ranging from $100K to $100MM, across industries including higher education, restaurants, industrial, and nonprofit. Work spans conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates. This role suits a Senior Estimator who values client satisfaction over chasing the lowest bid — estimators here go beyond number-crunching to educate owners and help them get the most from their investment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, scopes of work, and self-perform specifications
• Apply in-depth knowledge of CSI Divisions 0–33, with working knowledge of remaining divisions
• Perform accurate digital quantity take-offs using appropriate software
• Input and price projects using Timberline software
• Use Procore for subcontractor solicitation, vendor contacts, and bid invitations
• Build and maintain vendor relationships for current material pricing
• Consult and build relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors
• Create project timelines in Microsoft Project for preconstruction, procurement, and construction schedules
• Develop and maintain a preconstruction program strategy to stay on schedule and budget
• Help maintain and improve estimating procedures
• Prepare turnover books for the estimating-to-project-manager transition
• Prepare detailed written Work Packages for projects
• Serve as a strategic planner and problem solver, integrating project components to minimize conflicts and discrepancies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related accredited program
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience
• 4+ years of estimating software experience
• 4+ years of estimating experience
• Strong writing, organizational, and computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• In-depth knowledge of plans and specifications across various construction project types

Benefits

• Medical benefits: 90% employee premiums covered, 40% for dependents
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%, immediately vested
• Education reimbursement
• Business expense and mileage reimbursement
• Leadership and career growth opportunity