Senior Manager, Real Estate - Estimating

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

114d • $80,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Real Estate - Estimating plays a vital role in supporting the successful execution of construction projects by delivering accurate, timely, and strategic cost estimates. This position partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to align on scope, schedule, and budget, while also driving innovation through AI-enabled solutions and continuous process improvement. As a key contributor to the Estimating Team, the Estimator ensures cost transparency, supports new concept development, and helps maintain the integrity of forecasting models critical to enterprise growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 3 years' experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area OR 5 years' experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, including plans, specifications, and contracts.
• A growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage shifting priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations and navigating conflicting priorities.
• A startup mentality - resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and enhance team efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Managing profit and loss reporting.
• Managing project budgets.
• Project Management.
• Supervisory experience.
• Masters: Business Administration.
• Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage estimates for new stores, conceptual designs, fuel stations, remodels and enterprise initiatives.
• Lead pricing discussions with internal and external partners, ensuring accurate costing based on scope of work and schedule.
• Analyze vendor quotes for completeness, cost accuracy, and value opportunities.
• Identify and implement AI-driven solutions to improve estimating accuracy and speed to market.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize design, installation, and construction practices.
• Monitor market trends and cost drivers, delivering insights and solutions to mitigate future spend.
• Identify and communicate value engineering opportunities to facilitate cost reductions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree