Senior Estimator

AMICO Group of Companies

$140K — $175K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of estimating experience in ICI or design-build construction environments.
  • Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and market pricing.
  • Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., OST, Bluebeam, MS Excel, Timberline, or similar tools).
  • Experience with design-build or alternative project delivery models preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the full estimating process for ICI design-build projects from concept to tender submission.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
  • Develop and maintain cost databases, unit rates, and historical data for continuous estimating improvement.
  • Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations; ensure proper scope coverage and bid leveling.
  • Collaborate with design and engineering teams to evaluate constructability, value engineering opportunities, and cost impacts of design alternatives.
  • Participate in preconstruction meetings, design reviews, and proposal presentations.
  • Support project handover and assist operations teams with budget validation and cost tracking as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer Matching Retirement Program
  • Life insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview:

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading the preparation of accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial (ICI) projects within Amico's Design-Build Division. This individual will play a key role in preconstruction, proposal development, and design-assist efforts, collaborating closely with design teams, subcontractors, and project managers to ensure the successful pursuit and delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full estimating process for ICI design-build projects from concept through to tender

submission.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost

estimates.
• Develop and maintain cost databases, unit rates, and historical data for continuous estimating

improvement.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations; ensure proper scope coverage and bid leveling.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to evaluate constructability, value engineering

opportunities, and cost impacts of design alternatives.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, design reviews, and proposal presentations.
• Support project handover and assist operations teams with budget validation and cost tracking as

needed.

Qualifications
• Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of estimating experience in ICI or design-build construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and market pricing.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., OST, Bluebeam, MS Excel, Timberline, or similar tools).
• Experience with design-build or alternative project delivery models preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects independently.

What Amico Can Offer You
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

Vacancy statement: This position is a new role that is currently vacant in our Design Build division.

Compensation: We offer a competitive hiring range of $140,000 to $175,000 per annum. Pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strictly no third-party resumes accepted.

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