Senior Estimator: Build Budgets, Shape Projects

HGC Construction; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HGC Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator who can turn plans into budgets and strategies that set projects up for success.

You’ll develop conceptual budgets, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to shape commercial construction from the earliest stages. This role emphasizes risk identification and value engineering, with opportunities for growth at HGC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in construction estimating with takeoffs and cost development from drawings and specs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and contracts.
• Proficiency with estimating software, digital takeoff tools, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, GMPs, and competitive bids for commercial construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and review drawings, specifications, and contract documents for complete scope coverage.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, project risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Present estimate summaries, assumptions, clarifications, and value-engineering recommendations.
• Maintain current cost data, market pricing, and estimating tools.
• Support project handoffs from preconstruction to operations.
• Use Sage Estimating and digital takeoff platforms such as Autodesk Takeoff or On-Screen Takeoff.
• Conduct site visits as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Digital takeoff tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HGC Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator who can turn plans into budgets and strategies that set projects up for success.

You’ll develop conceptual budgets, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to shape commercial construction from the earliest stages. This role emphasizes risk identification and value engineering, with opportunities for growth at HGC.