Senior Construction Estimator

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Base pay range

$110,000.00 / yr - $140,000.00 / yr

Overview :

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Construction Estimator to lead estimating efforts for complex commercial projects. This role supports bid development, ensures the accuracy of cost projections, and contributes to strategic preconstruction planning. As a key leader within the preconstruction team, this position also mentors junior staff while collaborating closely with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation to prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates.
• Lead the development of comprehensive estimates covering labor, material, equipment, and time requirements for competitive bidding and budgeting.
• Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders—clients, subcontractors, vendors, architects, and engineers—to formulate estimates, resolve issues, and confirm project scope.
• Review and assess project updates, RFIs, and addenda for cost and scope implications.
• Present estimates clearly and confidently to clients, owners, and leadership, leveraging strong communication and presentation skills.
• Organize and facilitate estimate reviews, internal meetings, and bid strategy discussions, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and coordination abilities.
• Draw upon analytical thinking to compare current estimates to historical data, uncover cost drivers, and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Develop clear scopes of work, bid tabs, assumptions, qualifications, and reconciliation reports, while ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Attend and contribute to pre-bid, preconstruction, and project planning meetings as needed.
• Maintain a detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven approach to managing multiple estimates simultaneously.
• Provide hands-on mentorship to junior estimating team members including Estimator I, Estimator II, and Bid Coordinators.
• Foster and maintain effective professional relationships with estimators, preconstruction engineers, and company leadership.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and / or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.

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