Senior Estimator

Complete Fence•Batavia, IL

82d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Estimator is a leader in the preconstruction process, responsible for producing accurate, competitive, and timely bids that set projects up for success. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with the ability to manage complex scopes, mentor junior estimators, and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers, particularly Sales and Operations. The Senior Estimator ensures that the sales team is equipped with precise, competitive pricing to win work, while Operations receives complete and accurate handoffs to execute projects successfully. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Our employees must embrace our company’s core values, focus, and be mission-minded toward our vision of creating abundant opportunities through shared victory. They must approach each day with an unrelenting pursuit of excellence and with undying grit. We seek to employ good folks who show their unpretentious, selfless, fun, and gracious ways from their core.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in construction (fencing or related trades preferred).
Advanced ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
Proficiency with on-screen takeoff software (Stack preferred), CAD software, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong financial and analytical skills with expertise in cost modeling and market pricing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously with high accuracy.
Must maintain regular attendance, exhibit professional conduct, and positively represent the company with customers and vendors.
Commitment to continuous learning, personal development, and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of detailed, accurate bids, proposals, and takeoffs for complex and high-value projects.
Review junior estimators’ work to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Develop estimating strategies that align with company profitability goals and competitive positioning.
Partner with Sales and Operations to evaluate scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
Participate in bid review and strategy meetings with leadership.
Lead efficient, complete, and consistent handoffs of awarded projects to Operations.
Maintain and expand relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Proactively source new vendors and negotiate favorable pricing to improve competitiveness.
Monitor material pricing trends and labor market conditions to adjust estimating models.
Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, safety regulations, and contractual requirements.
Maintain and update estimating tools, cost databases, and pricing libraries.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Serve as a trusted partner to the Sales and Operations teams by providing creative solutions, accurate estimates, and value engineering options.
Participate in pre-bid and post-bid meetings with Sales to clarify scope, address questions, and ensure alignment on client needs.
Support Operations by delivering complete, accurate submittal packages and remaining available to answer questions during handoff and project setup.
Provide timely follow-up on submitted bids to help Sales track results, improve accuracy, and refine future strategies.
Provides mentorship and guidance to Estimators and Jr. Estimators.
May lead small estimating teams or serve as the lead estimator on large, complex bids.