What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator/ Senior Estimator position at Just Construction Recruitment?
In this position, you’ll be responsible for preparing take-offs, pricing, bids and budgets for glazing/façade projects (interior partitions, storefronts, curtain wall, etc.). At senior level, you’ll lead and mentor the estimating team, set strategy for complex bids, and provide value engineering input.
Responsibilities:
- Review drawings, specifications and subcontractor proposals; perform material take-offs.
- Develop cost estimates: labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor scopes, overheads and profit margins.
- Collaborate with business development and operations teams to set bid strategy, bid/no-bid decisions.
- Prepare bid packages, pricing breakdowns, risk analysis and value engineering opportunities.
- Maintain historical cost database and benchmarking for future estimates.
- At senior level: manage junior estimators, review all bids, build relationships with key suppliers, support preconstruction meetings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years (Estimator)
- 7-10 years (Senior Estimator) in glazing/façade or similar contracting.
- Strong analytical, numerical and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with estimating software (Bluebeam, Procore Estimating, etc.).
Salary : $80,000 - $140,000