Senior Estimator

Baker Construction Enterprises

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
  • Strong understanding of cost estimating and bidding processes.
  • Experience managing teams in proposal assembly.
  • Excellent negotiation and client communication skills.
  • Proficient in quantity surveying and vendor management.

Responsibilities

  • Guide and mentor Estimators in proposal preparation.
  • Oversee and complete quantity survey take-offs.
  • Contact and manage relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Prepare detailed pricing, bids, and proposals for projects.
  • Conduct post-bid activities to ensure contract alignment.
  • Facilitate the transition from pre-construction to operational phases.
  • Provide ongoing cost estimate support during construction changes.
  • Promote and ensure a safe working environment.

Benefits

  • Great pay and excellent benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and purpose.
  • Engagement in training and certification programs.
Full Job Description
Req ID: 7827
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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