Senior Estimator

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to lead project costing, budgeting, and preconstruction efforts for high-value residential construction projects. This individual will play a key role in evaluating project costs, supporting design and construction teams, managing trade partner pricing, and ensuring financial alignment from early planning through contract execution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in delivering accurate estimates across multiple stages of project development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets using drawings, specifications, and design information.
• Produce cost projections at various stages of project planning and design.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Identify scope discrepancies and assist with subcontractor selection and procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess cost impacts related to design changes and project modifications.
• Recommend cost-saving alternatives while preserving project objectives, quality standards, and constructability.
• Track market pricing trends and maintain historical cost data to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Support project teams with budget updates, cost reporting, and financial analysis throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners and suppliers.
• Assist with process improvements, estimating standards, and mentorship of junior team members.

Qualifications

• 2 years of construction estimating experience within residential, custom home, design-build, or similarly complex construction environments.
• Proven ability to prepare comprehensive estimates from conceptual budgeting through final procurement phases.
• Strong understanding of construction assemblies, materials, labor productivity, and project costing methodologies.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and consultant documentation.
• Background analyzing subcontractor proposals, performing cost comparisons, and supporting buyout activities.
• Proficiency with estimating technology, plan review software, Microsoft Office, and construction cost management systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with design, purchasing, field operations, and project leadership teams.
• Prior experience coaching or guiding less experienced estimators is a plus.