Lead Cost Estimator (Remote/Hybrid)

Above Group, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Employer-funded HSA contributions

Profit-sharing bonus

Job summary

Above Group seeks a Senior Cost Estimator to own cost estimating on design projects from conceptual budgeting through construction documents. You will lead the estimator role on assigned projects, guiding engineers, PMs, and clients on dollar-involved decisions.

The position maintains the master unit-cost database, standards, and templates, influencing project selection and pricing strategy. Strong government/healthcare experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in cost estimating, general contracting, or related construction work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in government and healthcare markets preferred.
• Ability to benchmark labor and material costs against historical data, vendor quotes, and subcontractor pricing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost estimates for multi-disciplinary projects at all design phases; own accuracy as lead estimator.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from Revit and AutoCAD with BIM and design teams.
• Resolve gaps between design intent, scope, and budget through value engineering and cost-benefit analysis.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, fee proposals, and comparative cost models for business development.
• Write basis-of-estimate narratives, cost reports, scope clarifications, and RFIs.

Skills

Cost estimating

General contracting

BIM takeoffs

Revit

AutoCAD

Excel

Unit-cost databases

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Equivalent field/trade experience

Tools

RSMeans

Sage Estimating/Accubid

ConEst

WinEst

Bluebeam Revu

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Above Group seeks a Senior Cost Estimator to own cost estimating on design projects from conceptual budgeting through construction documents. You will lead the estimator role on assigned projects, guiding engineers, PMs, and clients on dollar-involved decisions.

The position maintains the master unit-cost database, standards, and templates, influencing project selection and pricing strategy. Strong government/healthcare experience highly valued.