Senior Construction Estimator

About the Company :

Apex Imaging Services is a nationwide custom solution provider for multi-site remodels and rollouts in the retail and restaurant industries. We’re revolutionizing the commercial multi-site remodel industry at Apex by developing leading-edge technology and blending it with our army of skilled tradespeople.

About the Role :

The Lead Estimator will be responsible for reading and interpreting plans to accurately estimate the total cost of construction projects, including new builds and tenant improvement projects. The role involves performing detailed take-offs, communicating and organizing scope and material lists with vendors and subcontractors, and presenting and handing off estimates to the Project Management team. The estimator will detail the scope of work for each trade, cost per trade / subcontractor, site services, material requirements, lead times, and develop a critical path for project execution.

Knowledge and Skills Required :

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in estimating multi-site rollout programs with ability to standardize estimating processes across multiple locations.
• Expertise in using estimating software such as Estimator360, BuilderTrend, STACK, Procore, ProEst, or other industry-standard tools.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, details, and specifications accurately.
• Skilled in comprehensively explaining the scope of work to stakeholders.
• Experience in sourcing, vetting, and selecting subcontractors for project execution.
• Proficient in negotiating subcontractor and material costs to ensure competitive and accurate bid pricing.
• Knowledgeable in estimating across different states, with the ability to account for market fluctuations and regional cost variations.

Responsibilities :

The responsibilities of the Lead Estimator include but are not limited to :