Senior Estimator – General Construction

About the role

The Senior Estimator leads the preconstruction team in delivering accurate, competitive cost estimates for complex commercial projects. Reporting to senior leadership, the role spans from conceptual design through final construction documents, influencing design decisions and value‑engineering initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development of detailed construction estimates, including self‑perform scopes.
• Prepare site management and general requirements estimates and validate them with senior leadership.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, conceptual estimating, and cost analysis across all design phases.
• Monitor design development to identify cost trends, risks, and potential overruns.
• Support construction scheduling and logistics planning during preconstruction.
• Conduct constructability reviews with owners and architects.
• Drive value‑engineering efforts and maintain budget option logs.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages and manage bid solicitation processes.
• Participate in client presentations, interviews, and proposal development.
• Collaborate with project executives, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure alignment.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of unit costs and pricing factors.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability to flexible schedules as needed.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with estimating software such as Timberline (or similar).
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera (or similar).

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing a direct stake in the company’s success.
• Collaborative, accountable culture with opportunities to influence project outcomes.