Senior Estimator
About The Position
The Senior Estimator develops accurate and competitive project estimates that support AMCON's business objectives and position projects for successful execution. The role works closely with Preconstruction, Operations, and Field teams to evaluate project opportunities, develop budgets, establish schedules, identify risks, and prepare comprehensive cost estimates throughout preconstruction. The Senior Estimator coordinates with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather information and pricing, ensuring estimates are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule. The position leads complex estimating efforts, mentors Estimators and Assistant Estimators, supports business development, and helps establish estimating best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, effective communicator, and proven leader able to manage multiple priorities while driving collaboration and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
- Strong understanding of construction means, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost management.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience preparing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and value engineering analyses.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Excel, and construction technology platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Experience estimating ground-up, core and shell, fit-out, and renovation projects preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates for complex projects.
- Review plans, specifications, and project documents to determine scope, risks, and requirements.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and constructability reviews.
- Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, logistics challenges, and value engineering alternatives.
- Develop project budgets, schedules, and pricing strategies throughout all phases of design.
- Collaborate with Project Teams to develop project strategies and execution plans.
- Lead estimate reviews, bid presentations, and project turnover meetings.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
- Mentor, train, and support Estimators and Assistant Estimators.
- Support business development, proposal efforts, and client presentations.
- Promote and maintain estimating standards, processes, and software tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
