Senior Estimator: Lead Multi-Project Bids & Cost Modeling

Garney; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plan

401(k) match

Stock options

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

HSA with contributions

Life insurance

Job summary

Garney is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead complex construction estimates, coordinating costs across labor, materials, and subcontractors while guiding bid development and pricing strategies.

The role requires hands-on experience with design-build, CMAR projects, and a solid understanding of bonds, insurance, and risk factors impacting bids. You will mentor team members and drive continuous improvements in the estimating process.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of estimating experience.
• Experience with design-build, progressive design-build, negotiated and CMAR projects.
• Understanding of bonds, insurance, burden, and how they affect bids.

Responsibilities

• Track labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs.
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates, cost models, and self-perform estimates.
• Coordinate estimate planning, pricing, scheduling, and submissions.
• Manage bid documents and estimate development.
• Review and refine estimates for accuracy.
• Lead estimating efforts on multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Estimating

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Google Earth Pro

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Google Earth Pro

Job description

GARNEY

GARNEY

A Senior Estimator position is available at Garney. In this position, you will ensure that the estimate includes the cost, time, materials, labor, and equipment required for the construction projects. You will also manage and plan projects through the design phase, including the tracking of documents and building a project plan. The Senior Estimator will work with their team to ensure efficient and continuous improvements in the estimating process.

What You Will Be Doing

• Track labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs
• Assist with schedules, scopes, logistics plans, and constructability reviews
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates, cost models, and self-perform estimates
• Pursue opportunities that support annual gross margin goals
• Manage bid documents and estimate development
• Review and refine estimates for accuracy
• Coordinate estimate planning, pricing, scheduling, and submissions
• Support purchasing and subcontracting activities
• Apply and train others on cost coding processes
• Review contract documents and project requirements
• Participate in DB, PDB, and CMAR pursuits, proposals, and interviews
• Support value engineering, cost analysis, and documentation
• Review drawings, specifications, and project information
• Assist with project selection and bidding strategies
• Assign estimating tasks and validate final estimate inputs
• Lead estimating efforts on multiple projects simultaneously
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• 5-8 years of Estimating experience
• Experience with proposal types in various stages involving the design build, progressive design build, negotiated and CMAR projects
• Thorough understanding of bonds, insurance, burden, etc. and how they affect bids and company risk/profit
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, and Google Earth Pro
  
  

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical , prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums )
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store
  
  

CONTACT US

If you are interested in the Senior Estimator position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com .

If you have questions or would like more information, please email [e-mail] and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.

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