Senior Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for ground-up commercial and industrial construction projects.

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from conceptual design through GMP.

• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

• Develop pricing models and competitive bid strategies.

• Manage subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and bid analysis.

• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities.

• Collaborate with project management, operations, and executive leadership during preconstruction.

• Participate in client meetings and presentations.

• Support project handoff after award.

• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of estimating experience with a commercial General Contractor.

• Extensive experience estimating ground-up commercial and industrial construction projects.

• Experience with tilt-up construction, warehouses, distribution centers, and large concrete structures.

• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, structural systems, and site development.

• Ability to independently lead estimates from concept through final pricing.

• Strong subcontractor relationships preferred.

• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.