Senior Estimator

The Christman Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and planning efforts for the region. You will supervise, mentor, and coordinate internal estimating resources to deliver accurate cost plans for complex projects, while partnering with Preconstruction to ensure cost leadership for clients.

You will lead major bids, drive value engineering, and present results to stakeholders, leveraging strong subcontractor networks and proficiency in on‑screen take‑off and estimating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CM, civil engineering, engineering, business, finance, or related field.
• 8 years of estimating experience in construction or related field.
• Experience leading estimating teams and major projects; ability to manage complex bids.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, check work, and mentor Estimators and Estimating Engineers.
• Develop and oversee conceptual estimates; support planning and engineering groups.
• Lead major estimating efforts and develop estimate reports.
• Cultivate strong subcontractor knowledge and relationships.
• Present estimating results to clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of civil structure and architectural trades.
• Provide value engineering leadership and tracking.
• Drive deadlines and achieve results.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Subcontractor relations

On-screen take-off

MS Office

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, engineering, business, finance, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Christman Company is looking for a Senior Estimator to lead estimating and planning efforts for the region. As a Senior Estimator, you will work closely with the Preconstruction team in managing specific project assignments while focusing on cost leadership strategies for our clients. You will provide leadership in preparing estimate deliverables, reviewing project plans and specifications, and coordinating internal estimating resources to execute projects.

What You Will Do

• Supervise, check work, and mentor Estimators and Estimating Engineers.
• Develop and oversee conceptual estimates for assigned projects; support the planning and engineering groups in developing all levels of estimates; collect and analyze close‑out and benchmark data.
• Lead major estimating efforts and develop and clarify estimate reports.
• Cultivate strong subcontractor knowledge and relationships.
• Present estimating results to clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all civil structure and architectural trades.
• Be competent at conceptual and detailed estimating levels.
• Provide value engineering leadership and tracking.
• Drive deadlines and achieve results.
• Master the scope review process.
• Master estimating software programs, including on‑screen take‑off.
• Consult with architects and engineers on project parameters.
• Ensure database‑pricing updates are completed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, engineering, business, finance, or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of estimating experience in construction or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred:

• Capability to complete large Construction Management (CM) and General Contractor (GC) Construction Management at Risk and Design‑Build projects and large complex competitive bid projects.
• Independent sales strengths for presentations and project pursuits.
• History of successfully working relationships with internal operation teams, owners, architects/engineers, and subcontractors.
• Attention to detail and ability to accomplish tasks accurately the first time.
• Strong decision‑making skills based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits

Christman offers a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, a 401(k) contribution plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and more. As an employee‑owner, you participate in the employee stock ownership plan, sharing in the collective success and wealth of the company.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The majority of work is completed outside at the construction site and in an office trailer where the project is monitored, and daily decisions are made about construction activities. The position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises, such as construction equipment. The job requires the wearing of protective equipment when on the construction site (hard hats, safety glasses, and high‑visibility clothing). Temperatures and conditions may vary depending on weather and seasons.

Requirements include occasional standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Ability to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, use a telephone, and operate a keyboard. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.