Overview As Senior Estimator, you shape competitive bids for large base-build projects in a growing contractor. You'll lead detailed cost estimates and bid preparation, collaborating with project managers, engineers, architects, and subcontractors. The role focuses on high-value base builds across commercial, education, and government sectors, supporting project feasibility and risk assessment. You join an experienced team to drive winning proposals and project outcomes. This is a hands-on opportunity to impact project scope, pricing accuracy, and firm-wide growth.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive base salary
- annual bonus (7.5-10%)
- vehicle allowance
- 401K match
- PTO 15 days, 5 sick days
- health/dental/vision
Responsibilities- Bid on base-build projects typically valued at $10M-$15M
- Prepare detailed estimates and ensure competitive bids
- Analyze blueprints, specifications, and documents
- Conduct cost analysis and risk assessment
- Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Monitor budgets and support Project Managers, Engineers, and Architects
Key requirements- 7-10 years of estimating experience in the construction industry
- Track record of bidding base builds $10M+ in commercial, educational, or government sectors
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- communication
- negotiation
- analytical thinking
- cost estimation
- bid preparation
- cost analysis
