Client-Facing Lead Estimator, Special Projects

Tarlton Corp; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

STLMade culture

Job summary

Tarlton Corp in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced construction estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating for Special Projects clients.

You will collaborate with Owners, Architects, and Facility Managers to develop budgets and strategies for renovations, tenant improvements, and fast-track work. You will act as the primary client contact, build trusted relationships, and drive proposals, takeoffs, and pricing with advanced takeoff tools and Procore/Build platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years (5+ preferred) of estimating/preconstruction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience supporting negotiated work procurement and business development efforts.
• Strong presentation, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience in renovation, occupied facility, and special projects construction preferred.
• Ability to independently manage multiple small and mid-sized opportunities simultaneously.
• Ability to develop conceptual estimates with limited or no plans or design documentation.
• Design-Build estimating experience favorable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver turnkey preconstruction and estimating services for Special Projects clients.
• Develop budgets and project strategies with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Facility Managers.
• Serve as primary client contact for renovations, facility improvements, and small capital projects.
• Lead estimating efforts for renovation, tenant improvement, and fast-track projects.
• Prepare conceptual budgets and pricing for projects with limited design information.
• Review plans, specs, site conditions, and risks to develop budgets and mitigations.
• Perform site investigations and existing-condition assessments for budgeting.
• Coordinate with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Facilities, and Operations teams.
• Maintain databases, labor rates, material costs, and market intelligence.
• Support growth of the Special Projects portfolio with tailored preconstruction solutions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers; contribute to proposals and presentations.
• Provide estimate-specific collaboration with other estimating and operations staff.
• Assist with lead generation and client capture plans.

Education

Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management degree

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Autodesk Build

Job description

Tarlton Corp in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced construction estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating for Special Projects clients.

You will collaborate with Owners, Architects, and Facility Managers to develop budgets and strategies for renovations, tenant improvements, and fast-track work. You will act as the primary client contact, build trusted relationships, and drive proposals, takeoffs, and pricing with advanced takeoff tools and Procore/Build platforms.