Senior Estimator

Sunstall Inc.; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vehicle allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

3% employer 401K contribution after 6 

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Generous PTO (5 weeks sick/vacation, 7

Health, dental, vision, disability, AD

Company-sponsored outings and events

Job summary

ReArch Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to drive preconstruction in our Vermont/NH region. You will lead cost estimation for design-build and CM projects, develop budgets, prepare and oversee pre-bid packages, and mentor junior estimators.

This in-person role may be based in South Burlington, VT; Lebanon, NH; or Portsmouth, NH with regular travel to project sites. Competitive salary and benefits reflect the seniority and impact of the position.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in preconstruction/estimating on commercial projects.
• Experience leading estimates for projects valued between $20M and $50M.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent education/work experience considered.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, negotiating, and presentations skills.
• Knowledge of civil/site construction, building systems, and sustainable practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of schematic and construction document estimates.
• Prepare and oversee project budgets and pre-bid packages.
• Coordinate with management teams and trade partners on estimates.
• Mentor junior estimators and develop estimating standards.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Budgeting

Negotiation

Presentations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

ReArchConstructionisaninnovativeconstructionmanagement,propertymanagement,andrealestatedevelopmentfirmfoundedupontheprinciplesofethicalconduct,superiorcustomerservice,sustainablepractices,andaggressiveadvocacyofourclients’needs.Ourvisionistobetransformativeintheindustryandinordertoachievethis,wearesearchingforthebesttocomejoinourteam!

SeniorEstimator

ReportingtoReArch’sChiefEstimator,theSeniorEstimatorplaysaleadroleinthepreconstructionprocessandisresponsibleforpreparingandoverseeingprojectbudgets,pre-bidpackages,andfull-scopeestimatesbasedonDesign-Buildand/orConstructionManagerconstructiondocuments.

SeniorEstimatorsleadthedevelopmentofschematicandconstructiondocumentestimates,coordinatewithprojectmanagementteamsandtradepartners,andmanagethesolicitationandevaluationofsubcontractorbidsandscopesofwork.Thisroleisresponsiblefordevelopingcomprehensivecostmodels,identifyingprojectrisksandopportunities,andensuringestimatesarecomplete,accurate,andalignedwithprojectgoals.SeniorEstimatorsalsomentorandsupportjuniorestimators,helpingtodevelopestimatingstandards,improveprocesses,andstrengthentheoverallpreconstructionteam.

RegulartravelthroughoutVermontandNewHampshireisrequiredinordertoattendprojectsitepre-bidmeetings,sitetours,andpost-bidinterviews.Thisisanin-personrolethatmaybebasedatourSouthBurlington,VT;Lebanon,NH;orPortsmouth,NHofficelocation.Thestartingpayforthispositionis$115,000–$160,000/year,dependingonexperience.

Qualifications

Theidealcandidatewillhaveatleast10yearsofexperienceinpreconstruction/estimatingoncommercialconstructionprojects,includingexperienceleadingestimatesforprojectsvaluedbetween$20Mand$50M.ABachelor’sdegreeinConstructionManagement,Engineering,orarelatedfieldispreferred;anequivalentcombinationofeducationandworkexperienceinconstructionestimatingwillbeconsidered.

Candidatesshoulddemonstratestrongleadership,estimating,budgeting,negotiating,andpresentationskills,aswellastheabilitytoguideestimatingstrategyandmentorjuniorstaff.Knowledgeandexperiencewithcivil/siteconstruction,foundationandstructuralsystems,casework,doors,specialties,interiorfinishes,exteriorbuildingwallsystems,mechanicalandelectricalsystems,andsustainableorgreenbuildingpracticesispreferred.

WhyWorkForUs

VotedoneofVermont’sBestPlacestoWorkforthe8thyearinarowin2026,ReArchvaluesemployeesandprovidesasafeandfunworkenvironmentwithopportunitytodevelopskills,engageinstimulatingandchallengingprojectsandopportunityforgrowthwithinthecompany.Weoffer:

• Acompetitivesalary,vehicleallowance,discretionaryannualbonus,and3%employer401Kcontributionafter6monthsofservice
• Upto$5,000forrelocationexpenses
• Generouspaidtimeoffincluding5weekscombinedsick/vacation,7paidholidays,andupto3paiddaysoffforcharitablevolunteerwork
• Benefitsincludinghealth,dental,vision,short/longtermdisability,life,andAD&Dinsurance
• Companysponsoredoutingsandeventsincludingholidayparties,familyski&ridenights,andannualCornholeTournament

AtourSouthBurlington,VToffice,employeesenjoyaccesstowalkingtrails,anadjacenthealthclub,coffeeroasterandcafe,seasonalfoodtrucks,andanearlycareandeducationcenterwithpreferentialplacementgiventoReArchemployees.OurLebanonofficeiswithinwalkingdistancetothepedestrianfriendlycitycenterandcommon.Lebanoncombinesthecharmofasmalltownwiththeamenitiesofalargercity,andtheregionoffersaccesstoworld-classhealthcareandeducation,outdooractivities,andstunningnaturalsurroundings.OurlocationPortsmouth,NHoffersthecharmofahistoricwaterfrontcommunitywitheasyaccesstobeachesandvibrantlocalculture.

ReArchConstructionisanequalopportunityemployer.