Senior Construction Estimator: Lead Bids & Value Engineering

Inspired Construction Services LLC; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Construction Services LLC, based in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to lead estimating for residential projects. You will drive takeoffs, prepare various bid estimates, and analyze scope, risks, and costs to protect margins.

Responsibilities include subcontractor bid evaluation, cost database maintenance, and collaboration with PMs during preconstruction. Mentoring junior staff is expected.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of construction estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of residential construction
• Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, PlanSwift, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents at a high level
• Strong understanding of subcontractor trades and pricing structures
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret drawings and specifications
• Lead detailed quantity takeoffs across CSI divisions
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and hard bid estimates
• Analyze project scope, risks, constructability, and costs
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids
• Develop detailed scopes of work for subcontractors
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership during preconstruction
• Maintain cost databases, unit pricing, and historical data
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve margins
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and bid reviews
• Mentor junior estimators or coordinators

Skills

Residential construction

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

PlanSwift

Job description

Inspired Construction Services LLC, based in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to lead estimating for residential projects. You will drive takeoffs, prepare various bid estimates, and analyze scope, risks, and costs to protect margins.

Responsibilities include subcontractor bid evaluation, cost database maintenance, and collaboration with PMs during preconstruction. Mentoring junior staff is expected.