Senior Estimator

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Great pay

Job summary

Baker Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to assemble large-dollar bid proposals and lead an estimator team through the proposal process. This role negotiates with clients to close deals and provides ongoing cost estimate support to operations on awarded contracts.

The Senior Estimator will guide estimators, manage take-offs, price bids, and ensure safe, compliant project execution across pre-construction and operations phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university; 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to estimators.
• Oversees/Completes quantity survey take-off.
• Oversees/Contacts vendors and sub-contractors.
• Prepares pricing/bids and proposals.
• Completes post bid activities.
• Executes transition from pre-construction to operations.
• Supplies cost estimate of changes during construction.
• Ensures a safe work environment.
• Participates in training/certifications.

Skills

Guidance to estimators

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field

Job description

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible to assemble large dollar bid proposals, while managing an Estimator(s) concurrently in in the assembly of the proposal. The Senior Estimator is also expected to follow-up and negotiate with client to close the deal. For awarded contracts, provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides Guidance to Estimators
• Oversees/Completes Quantity Survey Take-off
• Oversees/Contacts Vendors and Sub-contractors
• Prepares Pricing/Bids and Proposals
• Completes Post Bid Activities
• Executes Transition from Pre-construction to Operations
• Supplies Cost Estimate of Changes During Construction
• Ensures a Safe Work Environment
• Participates in Training/Certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 6 yearsof related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.