Senior Estimator

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Win bonus structure

Stable balance sheet

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Senior Estimator for commercial construction in Columbus, OH. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the estimating process from concept through GMP, mentoring junior estimators as the department grows. Ideal candidates will bring over 7 years of experience with a commercial GC or CM firm and a strong ability to conceptualize estimates from initial sketches.

You'll find Columbus booming with opportunities for development, emphasizing a competitive base salary coupled with a bonus structure that rewards performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of estimating experience with a commercial GC or CM firm.
• Deep experience with hard-bid and negotiated delivery methods.
• Proven track record of winning work.

Responsibilities

• Lead hard-bid and negotiated pursuits from concept through GMP.
• Own the full estimating process — quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation.
• Mentor junior estimators as the department scales.

Skills

Estimating experience

Conceptual estimating

Experience with hard-bid and negotiated delivery

On-Screen Takeoff proficiency

Bluebeam proficiency

Excel proficiency

Winning track record

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Excel

BuildingConnected

ProEst

Job description

Senior Estimator — Commercial Construction

Location: Columbus, OH

About the Company

A growing commercial general contractor with a strong Columbus presence and an expanding portfolio across central Ohio. Their work spans corporate interiors, light industrial, healthcare, and higher education — a diversified mix that keeps estimators sharp across multiple project types and delivery methods. Privately held with an aggressive but disciplined growth strategy. This hire is driven by volume — they have more opportunities than they can price.

The Role

Senior Estimator who can lead hard-bid and negotiated pursuits from concept through GMP. You'll own the full estimating process — quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, scope review, and final bid assembly. You'll also mentor junior estimators and help build systems as the department scales. This is a department‑leadership‑track role, not a seat where you churn bids until you burn out.

What You Bring

7+ years of estimating experience with a commercial GC or CM firm

• Strong conceptual estimating skills — you can price from a napkin sketch
• Deep experience with hard-bid and negotiated delivery methods
• Proficient in On‑Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and Excel (BuildingConnected or ProEst a plus)
• Proven track record of winning work

Why This One

Columbus is booming — data centers, Intel‑adjacent development, institutional buildout

• Department leadership track within 2‑3 years
• Competitive base + win bonus structure
• Privately held — no PE‑imposed margins squeezing your bids
• Stable balance sheet — price to win, not just to survive