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A growing commercial general contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts across a diverse portfolio of commercial projects. This role plays a critical leadership function in driving accurate budgets competitive bids and strong subcontractor coverage while partnering closely with project management clients and trade partners.
Senior Estimator What You Will Do
- Lead and manage all estimating activities for commercial construction projects from conceptual through final pricing
- Develop and oversee detailed cost estimates budgets and bid proposals based on plans specifications and scope
- Manage the full bid process including solicitation scope review leveling and final pricing
- Analyze drawings specifications and other documentation to prepare labor material and equipment estimates
- Review and validate quantity takeoffs subcontractor quotes and pricing assumptions
- Develop bid strategies schedules and general conditions in alignment with project goals
- Collaborate with architects engineers consultants and clients to ensure constructible cost effective designs
- Provide value engineering options and cost saving alternatives throughout preconstruction
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
- Track market conditions labor trends and material pricing to keep estimates current and competitive
- Support proposal development client presentations interviews and RFP responses
- Ensure smooth handoff of awarded projects to the construction team
Senior Estimator What You Bring
- Bachelor degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Architecture or related field
- Seven to ten plus years of commercial construction estimating experience
- Three plus years in a senior or leadership estimating role
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction means methods and codes
- Proficiency with estimating tools such as Bluebeam OST ProEst or WinEst
- Familiarity with scheduling and project management platforms
- Strong analytical organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
Senior Estimator Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range of 100000 to 130000 depending on experience
- Full benefits including medical dental vision and 401k
- Paid time off and employee assistance program
- Office based role with occasional site and client visits
JOB ID: 169557
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Brett Hume