Senior Estimator: Build Winning, Precise Bids

Energy Jobline ZR; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to secure work and guide our estimating team through data-driven bids tailored to client needs.

You will ensure accurate estimates by analyzing time, materials, labor, and costs, while coordinating with subcontractors and the project management team. The role requires a strong background in construction estimating, attention to detail, and advanced knowledge of estimating tools.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail: estimates, unit costs, bid scope sheets and proposals must be accurate.
• Refined organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks for self, team, and projects.
• Outstanding communication skills (listening, presenting, interpersonal and written).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training with a General Contractor.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with (or ability to learn) Planswift Take-off software, and Building Connected.

Responsibilities

• Manages the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor and cost required to construct a project.
• Combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates.
• Solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner, and know from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project.
• Review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys.
• Use Catamount’s “bid system” efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary.
• Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planswift Take-off

Building Connected

Job description

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to secure work and guide our estimating team through data-driven bids tailored to client needs.

You will ensure accurate estimates by analyzing time, materials, labor, and costs, while coordinating with subcontractors and the project management team. The role requires a strong background in construction estimating, attention to detail, and advanced knowledge of estimating tools.