Senior Estimator - Lead Preconstruction & Bids

Petra Construction Corporation; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401k with match

HSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible scheduling

In-office schedule: Mon–Fri

Job summary

Petra Construction Corporation, a trusted CT builder, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial, institutional and residential projects. You will analyze plans, specs, proposals, and other docs to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates in a high-impact role.

You will manage bid processes, subcontractor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration with architects, engineers, and clients, ensuring accurate and competitive estimates for awarded

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture/Math/Construction Science.
• Minimum 10 years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of CT market, codes and costs.
• Proficient in estimating software and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for conceptual, bid, and negotiated work.
• Lead bid process from pre-bid to contract award.
• Analyze drawings and specs to produce accurate estimates.
• Manage subcontractor/vendor relationships and solicit bids.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, clients, and internal teams.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids and present estimates when required.
• Provide thorough hand-off of estimates to Project Management.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-estimate management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture/Mathematics/Construction Science

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Petra Construction Corporation, a trusted CT builder, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial, institutional and residential projects. You will analyze plans, specs, proposals, and other docs to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates in a high-impact role.

You will manage bid processes, subcontractor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration with architects, engineers, and clients, ensuring accurate and competitive estimates for awarded