Senior Estimator

Job description:

Service Specialists is partnering with a well-established commercial construction firm. They are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to oversee the full preconstruction and bidding process. This position will manage projects from initial review through award and transition to project management, working closely with owners, architects, and internal teams to deliver accurate and competitive estimates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end bidding process for assigned commercial projects
• Review construction documents and perform detailed material and labor takeoffs
• Develop bidding strategies and prepare cost analyses and bid tabulations
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job site walkthroughs
• Maintain estimating databases, subcontractor lists, and material pricing
• Coordinate and lead bid team activities
• Support a smooth transition of awarded projects to the project management team
• Mentor and train junior estimators as needed

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Background in hard bid, design-build, and negotiated work
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, systems, and trade practices
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office; ProEst and Procore experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision

Education & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to travel to job sites and attend meetings as needed
• Valid driver’s license required