Senior CSA Estimator

Linesight; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 109,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Senior Estimator (CSA) in Raleigh, NC to lead the development of the total project estimate and coordinate with the project team. You will build on 10+ years of estimating experience in construction, using tools like Sage Timberline, InEight, or CostX, and provide cost-risk insights.

This role emphasizes client and team collaboration, precise analysis, and maintaining current local rates, with a salary range between $109,000 and $140,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimator experience in construction
• Experience with Sage Timberline, InEight, or CostX
• Degree or equivalent in construction discipline
• RICS/CEP/CPE chartered or in progress
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Detail oriented with a focus on quality
• Strong relationships with teams and clients

Responsibilities

• Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team
• Lead the development of the total project estimate
• Prepare the project Basis of Estimate and the Estimate Risk Analysis
• Analyze solutions with varying complexity per guidelines
• Maintain a library of current local rates

Skills

Estimator experience

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Client relationship building

Education

Degree in construction field

RICS/CEP/CPE chartered or in progress

Tools

Sage Timberline

InEight

CostX

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Estimator (CSA) at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

The Opportunity

• Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team
• Lead the development of the total project estimate
• Prepare the total Project Basis of Estimate and the Estimate Risk Analysis, making cost contingency recommendations to the project team
• Analyze and make recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization, project objectives and guidelines
• Maintain a library of current local rates for use in all estimates

Requirements

• Have grown your experience as an Estimator over 10 years with increasing levels of scope and responsibility in a construction environment
• Have demonstrated experience using estimating systems such as Sage Timberline, InEight, or CostX
• Have a degree or comparable experience in a construction related discipline
• Are RICS, CEP or CPE chartered or are on the path to complete it. We can help!
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
• Are detail orientated and quality focused
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

The salary range for this role is between $109,000 and $140,000 but actual salary is dependent on skill set, education and experience

About Us

Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you!