Senior Estimator – Multi-Family Residential (Relocation Assist)

KLA Industries, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential to lead comprehensive preconstruction estimates for large-scale multi-family, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing projects, while managing the estimating lifecycle and presenting cost data to clients.

Responsibilities include end-to-end estimating, bidding and scoping, takeoffs and pricing, value engineering, and preconstruction planning, with a focus on building strong client and partner relations with owners,

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of estimating experience focused on large multi-family residential, apartments, and senior housing.
• Specific experience with HUD and OFHA estimating guidelines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to drive subcontractor engagement and client trust.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Estimating: Lead, create, and complete full project estimates. Review, analyze, and correct estimates produced by other team members.
• Bidding & Scoping: Set up qualified subcontractor bid lists, proactively call subs to drive participation, and thoroughly analyze submitted bids and scopes.
• Takeoffs & Pricing: Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs utilizing a strong understanding of current market and unit pricing.
• Value Engineering: Research specified materials, source viable alternatives, and develop value engineering ideas with associated costs.
• Preconstruction Planning: Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and outline project staffing and General Condition requirements.
• Client & Partner Relations: Prepare presentation documents and professionally present cost information to clients. Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Skills

End-to-End Estimating

Bidding & Scoping

Takeoffs & Pricing

Value Engineering

Preconstruction Planning

Client Relations

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential to lead comprehensive preconstruction estimates for large-scale multi-family, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing projects, while managing the estimating lifecycle and presenting cost data to clients.

Responsibilities include end-to-end estimating, bidding and scoping, takeoffs and pricing, value engineering, and preconstruction planning, with a focus on building strong client and partner relations with owners,