Senior Estimator

W3Global Inc.

Lee, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Summary

We are seeking an experienced Preconstruction Full Charge Estimator - Assistant Manager with a strong background in commercial building construction and general contracting. This individual will lead preconstruction estimating activities across multiple project types, including renovations and ground-up construction, while supporting the development of estimating staff, subcontractor relationships, client engagement, and business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of construction trades, CSI divisions, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bidding, cost analysis, and preconstruction strategy, along with the leadership skills necessary to manage estimating workflows and support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead preconstruction estimating for commercial building projects across all CSI divisions, including renovations, interior build-outs, and ground-up construction.
Oversee and support estimating staff, including hiring, training, workload planning, performance management, and development.
Prepare and review detailed quantity takeoffs, subcontractor quotations, vendor pricing, project budgets, and comprehensive cost estimates.
Develop preconstruction strategies for negotiated projects, competitive hard bids, and public and private sector proposals.
Lead the preparation of proposals, presentations, bid documentation, and supporting materials for prospective and existing clients.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
Identify, evaluate, and prequalify subcontractors and vendors to ensure competitive and reliable project pricing.
Define clear scopes of work for bidders and coordinate trade-specific estimates across all relevant CSI divisions.
Conduct cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, bid comparisons, and contract negotiations to support project awards.
Identify potential project risks, pricing discrepancies, scope gaps, and construction challenges during preconstruction.
Support business development, marketing, procurement, and strategies for securing new client relationships.
Maintain and develop cost databases, estimating records, historical pricing, and bid documentation.
Use construction estimating and quantity takeoff software to prepare accurate, competitive estimates.
Improve estimating processes, procedures, and cost management practices.
Coordinate preconstruction handoffs to the construction team, ensuring clear scopes, budgets, assumptions, and project documentation.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5-8 years of estimating experience with a commercial building general contractor.
Strong experience in full-charge estimating and preconstruction for commercial construction projects.
Extensive knowledge of CSI divisions, construction trades, building systems, and construction methods.
Proven expertise in quantity takeoffs, subcontractor and vendor pricing, bid leveling, cost analysis, and budget development.
Experience estimating both renovation and ground-up construction projects.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and scopes of work.
Experience preparing negotiated proposals and competitive bids for public and private sector projects.
Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement, scope coordination, and cost risk identification.
Experience maintaining estimating databases, historical cost records, and bid documentation.
Proficiency in construction estimating, quantity takeoff, and related software.
Strong organizational, leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple estimates, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and attend client or bidder meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
Previous experience supervising or mentoring estimators.
Experience supporting client development, proposal presentations, and preconstruction business development.
Familiarity with estimating platforms such as STACK or comparable construction estimating and takeoff tools.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on senior estimator ready to take on assistant management responsibilities, or an experienced preconstruction professional currently leading estimating activities for a commercial general contractor. They should combine strong technical estimating capabilities with team leadership, client relationship management, subcontractor procurement, and business development skills.

Target candidates: Senior Estimators, Lead Estimators, Chief Estimators, Preconstruction Managers, and experienced Estimators with commercial general contracting backgrounds and demonstrated leadership potential.

\nCompany Description

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.