Senior Estimator: Complex Projects & Proposals

Turner Industries; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Job summary

Turner Industries, a leading industrial contractor headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare complete estimates and bid proposals for large and complex projects.

The role requires strong leadership of estimators and coordination with client and internal teams to ensure accurate takeoffs and timely submissions. Exempt role reporting to the Senior VP of Corporate Estimating and Proposals.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management/estimating.
• Minimum four (4) to five (5) years of field experience and/or education in construction management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of cost estimation and budgeting protocols.
• Familiar with estimating/budgeting computer software.
• Good leadership and mentoring skills.
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and bid proposals for large and/or complex projects; lead a team of estimators and other personnel.
• Evaluate bid packages and verify documents transmitted by the client.
• Develop client proposal requirements and a responsibility matrix.
• Coordinate material and subcontractor bids and quotes; attend pre-bid meetings.
• Create proposal documents and ensure on-time transmission to the client; follow up on client requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Estimating knowledge

Software literacy

Safety compliance

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in construction management/estimating

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Turner Industries, a leading industrial contractor headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare complete estimates and bid proposals for large and complex projects.

The role requires strong leadership of estimators and coordination with client and internal teams to ensure accurate takeoffs and timely submissions. Exempt role reporting to the Senior VP of Corporate Estimating and Proposals.