What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at Talent ACQ?
Senior Estimator
We are looking to add a Senior Estimator to a growing construction team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced estimating professional who wants to play a key role in the front end of projects and help drive successful outcomes from preconstruction through award.
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed estimates, reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors, and supporting the team through budgeting, bidding, and preconstruction strategy.
This person should bring strong commercial construction experience, the ability to understand drawings and scopes quickly, and the confidence to communicate with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
Preparing conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates
Reviewing drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents
Developing quantity takeoffs and scope reviews
Soliciting, leveling, and qualifying subcontractor and vendor bids
Identifying gaps, risks, exclusions, and value engineering opportunities
Supporting preconstruction meetings, bid reviews, and client presentations
Working closely with project management and field teams to ensure estimates align with execution plans
Maintaining relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners
What We’re Looking For
5 years of commercial construction estimating experience
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes, and sequencing
Experience estimating ground-up, renovation, public, commercial, institutional, or similar projects
Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines at once
Strong subcontractor relationships and market knowledge
Comfortable using estimating software, takeoff tools, and Microsoft Office
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate clearly with internal and external partners
Why This Opportunity
This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to have a real impact, work closely with leadership, and contribute to projects from the earliest stages.
This is a great fit for someone who takes pride in accuracy, understands the importance of strong preconstruction, and wants to be part of a team that values relationships, accountability, and quality work.
Salary : $150,000 - $210,000