Sr Estimator - Top ENR GC - Raleigh

About the Role

Senior Estimator – preconstruction team in Raleigh, NC. The position focuses on developing budgets from early design concepts through completed plans while supporting complex, design‑build construction projects.

Company Overview

Our client is a well‑established, privately held construction firm with more than a century of industry success. Known for a strong culture, innovation initiatives, and a high rate of repeat business, the company invests heavily in employee development and long‑term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual estimates from preliminary sketches, narratives, and early design documents.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and cost analyses throughout the preconstruction process.
• Collaborate closely with operations, project management, and field teams to support design‑build pursuits.
• Evaluate self‑performed work scopes, including concrete and structural concrete packages.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing while ensuring competitive and accurate cost projections.
• Support preconstruction strategy, value engineering, and risk assessment efforts.
• Participate in client presentations and help position projects for successful execution.
• Contribute to estimating efforts across healthcare, life sciences, assisted living, higher education, and other complex commercial projects.

Requirements

• 8+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Proven success developing conceptual and schematic estimates, not just hard‑bid pricing.
• Experience with design‑build or negotiated delivery projects.
• Strong background estimating complex commercial construction projects.
• Healthcare, life‑science, assisted‑living, or similarly technical project experience required.
• Exposure to concrete and structural concrete scopes strongly preferred.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated career stability with a consistent employment history.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and client‑facing skills.

Pay

• Base salary up to $150,000.
• Monthly vehicle allowance of $600.
• Sign‑on bonus available for strong candidates.
• Annual profit‑sharing program, typically around 10%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• PTO package with flexibility based on experience.
• Long‑term career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.