Senior Estimator

Baker Construction Enterprises

$88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or related field
  • 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in managing estimators and large proposals
  • Strong negotiation skills with clients
  • Proficiency in quantity survey take-off and pricing strategies
  • Ability to collaborate with vendors and subcontractors

Responsibilities

  • Provides guidance and oversight to Estimators
  • Completes quantity survey take-off accurately
  • Handles vendor and subcontractor communications
  • Prepares competitive pricing, bids, and proposals
  • Manages post-bid activities effectively
  • Facilitates transition from pre-construction to operational phases
  • Offers cost estimates for construction changes
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Opportunities for professional training and certifications
  • Support for career advancement
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Recognition for employee contributions
Full Job Description
Req ID: 8325
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings: 1

Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible to assemble large dollar bid proposals, while managing an Estimator(s) concurrently in in the assembly of the proposal. The Senior Estimator is also expected to follow-up and negotiate with client to close the deal. For awarded contracts, provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Senior Estimator will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

  • Provides Guidance to Estimators
  • Oversees/Completes Quantity Survey Take-off
  • Oversees/Contacts Vendors and Sub-contractors
  • Prepares Pricing/Bids and Proposals
  • Completes Post Bid Activities
  • Executes Transition from Pre-construction to Operations
  • Supplies Cost Estimate of Changes During Construction
  • Ensures a Safe Work Environment
  • Participates in Training/Certifications


Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

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