Senior Construction Estimator: Lead Bottom-Up Costing

STO Building Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer"s

Job summary

Ajax Building Company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the development of accurate, detailed cost estimates for complex commercial construction projects. This role reports to the Chief Estimator and focuses on building comprehensive, data-driven cost models for successful project pursuits.

The Senior Estimator will stay close to the work, personally building estimates, and owning accuracy and outcomes within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• 7–10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong experience developing detailed, bottom-up estimates.
• Deep understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and cost drivers.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complete, bottom-up estimates for assigned projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and build estimates from project documents.
• Analyze historical cost data and incorporate trends into estimates.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Maintain organized backup documentation for estimate assumptions.
• Coordinate internally to validate scope and constructability.

Skills

Bottom-up estimates

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Word

Outlook

Bluebeam

Adobe

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Job description

Ajax Building Company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the development of accurate, detailed cost estimates for complex commercial construction projects. This role reports to the Chief Estimator and focuses on building comprehensive, data-driven cost models for successful project pursuits.

The Senior Estimator will stay close to the work, personally building estimates, and owning accuracy and outcomes within a collaborative environment.