Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction - Columbus

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for:

• Work directly with the Head of Preconstruction to develop detailed cost estimates for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Lead and support the full estimating process from initial concept through final bid submission.
• Compile and maintain comprehensive bidder lists in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure scope coverage and competitiveness.
• Maintain and regularly update the bid log, providing clear status reports to leadership.
• Analyze and interpret drawings, specifications, and other project documents to identify scope requirements.
• Identify potential risks, gaps, and opportunities within bid documents and proactively address them.
• Interact directly with project owners, architects, and consultants as required.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations with partners and project teams.
• Provide bi-weekly (or more frequent) project updates to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborate closely with owners for pre-bid walkthroughs, value engineering, and proposal development.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages, including scope narratives, clarifications, and assumptions.
• Develop and present conceptual estimates, budgets, and cost models during early project phases.
• Communicate and build strong relationships with subcontractors and component suppliers (concrete, steel, joist, precast, masonry, etc.).
• Ensure all estimates align with company standards, project goals, and client expectations.
• Assist in negotiating contracts, scopes, and pricing with subcontractors and vendors.
• Support project turnover meetings to ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to operations.
• Track historical cost data and contribute to improving estimating tools and processes.
• Stay current on market conditions, pricing trends, and material cost fluctuations.
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives within the preconstruction team.

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