Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction

360 Headhunter; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Company vehicle

Company laptop

Paid time off

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Estimator/Project Manager to lead dynamic projects in commercial construction. This role requires a strong understanding of estimating and project management, with responsibilities spanning from bid preparation to final billing. The ideal candidate will excel in client communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, ensuring successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values creativity and ownership, where your contributions will directly impact project success and client satisfaction. If you thrive in a challenging role and are ready to take on new opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must understand commercial construction materials, especially for high rises.
• Ability to create turnkey proposals and manage subcontractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage project estimation, scheduling, and client communication.
• Develop new opportunities and oversee project execution from start to finish.

Skills

Commercial Experience

Estimation

Subcontractor Relationship Management

Emergency Response

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator/Project Manager is responsible for both planned production (bid work) as well as emergency response projects assigned to them. This position is extremely dynamic and requires a core understanding of commercial estimating and project management. The successful candidate will be able to interface with and listen to client requests then provide creative solutions by utilizing available resources or creating new resources to fulfill project requirements.

The Estimator/Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple aspects of the jobs from start to finish including project estimation, production scheduling, high-level client, key stakeholder, and subcontractor communication, as well as final billing at the completion of all jobs. The Senior Estimator/Project Manager is ultimately responsible for developing new opportunities as well as producing projects brought in by our business development colleagues.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Commercial Experience - must understand and be familiar with general commercial construction materials and assemblies, specifically high rises and office spaces. Must understand the challenges of working in commercial facilities with property managers, engineers, security, etc.
• Estimation - Must understand multiple estimating disciplines such as computer estimation programs, subcontractor bids, Time & Materials estimating, etc. Must be able to assemble bids and create turnkey proposals for clients.
• Subcontractors - Must be able to build relationships with Strategic Partners while holding them accountable to their scope. Must understand that our success depends on our Strategic Partners and Subcontractors!
• Emergency Response - Must be able to operate in a 24/7 environment where immediate response is the difference between a successful job and a failed account. Must be able to travel to inspect and/or participate in regional project management as required.
• Collaborate - Must be able to collaborate with colleagues, employees, subcontractors, and clients. Exceptional teamwork and communication are imperative to the success of this position.
• Problem Solving - Must be able to provide proposals and estimates for new areas of disaster management/construction without prior experience. Must be able to research, understand, and consult with Subject Matter Experts to estimate and solve our client’s issues.

Job Requirements

• Scheduling flexibility and the ability to “drop everything” in response to urgent client requests.
• Extremely courteous and professional client interaction.
• Ability to support detail-oriented operations while collecting required job documentation as needed.
• Ability to apply creativity to balance job requirements with client requests.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually without direct supervision.
• Ability to act as an account representative to a portfolio of local, regional, and national clients.
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors, customers, and other supporting assets.
• Extreme ownership of all assigned responsibilities.
• Clean driving record.
• Use time management skills to coordinate multiple projects/competing priorities at once.
• Use people management skills to communicate to subcontractors and labor as needed.
• Use project management skills to monitor, follow-up, and direct job standard performance.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Company vehicle, laptop, and phone.
• Paid time off.