Senior Estimator: Columbus Major Commercial Projects Lead

Engtal; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

PTO and holidays

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Engtal in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead detailed estimates for major commercial projects across healthcare, higher education, industrial, and institutional sectors in Central Ohio. You will develop budgets, perform takeoffs, analyze drawings and bids, and coordinate with PMs and operations to deliver accurate, competitive estimates.

This role offers a collaborative culture, strong backlog, and long-term career growth with bonus and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial construction estimating.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, industrial, or institutional projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bid packages and bid leveling.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed estimates and competitive bids for large commercial construction projects.
• Develop conceptual budgets, quantity takeoffs, and estimates through design phases.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, subcontractor proposals, and project scopes.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, bid solicitation, scope reviews, and bid leveling.
• Identify cost risks, scope gaps, constructability concerns, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and operations leadership.
• Maintain cost data, monitor market pricing, and develop competitive estimates.
• Support junior estimators and improve estimating processes.

Skills

Estimating experience

Takeoffs & cost analysis

Bid management

Independent estimation

Sector experience: healthcare/EDU/ind

Education

Construction or Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Job description

Engtal in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead detailed estimates for major commercial projects across healthcare, higher education, industrial, and institutional sectors in Central Ohio. You will develop budgets, perform takeoffs, analyze drawings and bids, and coordinate with PMs and operations to deliver accurate, competitive estimates.

This role offers a collaborative culture, strong backlog, and long-term career growth with bonus and profit sharing.