Senior Construction Estimator

Boutique Recruiting; Wrightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

PTO + Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Company vehicle and gas card

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to lead estimates for federal construction and renovation projects ranging from $25K to $19M. You will perform takeoffs, develop accurate bids, evaluate subcontractor quotes, and price self-performed work across trades, collaborating with mechanical/electrical estimators to ensure full bid accuracy.

The role requires managing the bid process, understanding government requirements, prevailing wages, and inspection costs in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator with a general contractor or multi-trade subcontractor.
• Strong hands-on takeoffs and bid development experience.
• Ability to independently manage large, multi-trade estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive estimates for federal construction/renovation projects from $25K to $19M.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs across trades.
• Manage the full bid process including pricing self-performed work and subcontractor quotes.
• Collaborate with in-house estimators to evaluate quotes and identify gaps.
• Account for prevailing wage requirements and government specifications.
• Conduct site visits to federal/government facilities as needed.
• Prepare timely bids across multiple-award contracts.

Skills

Takeoffs

Bid development

Multi-trade estimating

Federal contracting

Security clearance

Tools

WinEst

Job description

Position Title

Senior Construction Estimator

Salary Range

$115,000-$150,000/ Year DOE + Bonus

About

Take the lead on high-impact federal construction projects where your estimating expertise directly influences the company’s growth and success. We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to oversee comprehensive estimates for a diverse portfolio of federal construction and renovation projects ranging from $25K to $19M. In this hands-on role, you will perform your own takeoffs, develop accurate and competitive bids, evaluate subcontractor and specialty trade quotes, and price self-performed construction work across demolition, carpentry, concrete, and finishes. You’ll collaborate closely with dedicated mechanical and electrical estimators while taking ownership of the overall bid process, including complex government requirements, prevailing wages, and inspection and testing costs. This is an opportunity to step into a critical position, make an immediate impact, and help the company capitalize on a strong pipeline of federal work. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded general construction estimator with strong hands-on takeoff and bid development experience, the ability to independently manage large, multi-trade estimates, and the confidence to deliver results in a fast-paced federal contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive, competitive estimates for federal construction and renovation projects ranging from $25K to $19M
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and independently develop accurate project cost estimates across demolition, carpentry, concrete, finishes, and other general construction trades
• Manage the full bid process, including pricing self-performed work and reviewing subcontractor and specialty trade quotes for accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with in-house mechanical and electrical estimators to evaluate trade quotes and identify scope gaps or missing costs
• Account for prevailing wage requirements, government specifications, and Army Corps of Engineers inspection and testing costs
• Conduct site visits and gather project information at nearby federal and government facilities as needed
• Prepare timely, competitive bids across multiple-award IDIQ contracts, including traditional construction and design-build opportunities

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator with a general contractor or multi-trade subcontractor, covering demolition, carpentry, concrete, finishes, and other general construction trades
• Strong hands-on experience performing detailed takeoffs, developing comprehensive bids, and estimating projects of varying sizes, ideally up to $19M
• Ability to independently manage the full estimating process, including subcontractor pricing, scope reviews, cost analysis, and construction specifications
• Previous federal or government construction experience preferred, particularly with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Veterans Affairs, or other public-sector projects
• Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements, government contracting procedures, design-build estimating, and estimating software such as WinEst preferred
• Ability to become productive within the first 30-60 days and successfully pass applicable government security clearances and background checks

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with multiple plan options and an employer contribution toward employee coverage
• Dental coverage and a company-sponsored life insurance policy
• Generous PTO + Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with an established history
• Potential company vehicle and gas card for business use and commuting, along with flexibility in compensation for candidates who do not require company health coverage