Senior Estimator - K-12 Preconstruction Lead & Mentor

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation in Houston is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts on ground-up and renovation school projects while mentoring the estimating team. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of commercial GC estimating experience and a track record of delivering complex educational projects.

You will manage conceptual, budget, GMP, and hard-bid estimates, supervise subcontractor pricing, and collaborate with owners, architects, and project teams to ensure successful

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Experience with ground-up and renovation work ranging from $6M-$50M+.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods and pricing.
• Experience with estimating software and takeoff tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for K-12 projects from concept through award.
• Prepare conceptual, budget, GMP, and hard-bid estimates.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Manage subcontractor pricing, scope reviews, and value engineering.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, and project teams.
• Support and mentor junior estimators.
• Ensure smooth turnover to Operations.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Ground-up & renovations

Commercial GC experience

Team collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

Job description

Scott Humphrey Corporation in Houston is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction efforts on ground-up and renovation school projects while mentoring the estimating team. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of commercial GC estimating experience and a track record of delivering complex educational projects.

You will manage conceptual, budget, GMP, and hard-bid estimates, supervise subcontractor pricing, and collaborate with owners, architects, and project teams to ensure successful