Senior Estimator - Multi-Trade & Federal Projects

Richard; Minneola (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

HSA available

PTO 15 days

7 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Transportation costs covered

On-site meals program

Gym membership reimbursement

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Richard is seeking a Cost Estimator (All Trades/MEP) to lead cost estimation for commercial healthcare and federal projects from review to bid submission. The role requires 10+ years of hands-on estimating across MEP, civil, structural, architectural, and specialty scopes.

You will collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to ensure complete, competitive estimates while meeting deadlines. The position is based in our Chicago office.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of all trade estimating experience.
• Experience bidding federal & private sector projects.
• Proficient in estimating software and Excel; must be self-sufficient.
• Experience bidding commercial building projects.
• Experience with hard bidding, design-bid-build and design-build.
• Able to produce detailed estimates for 5+ different trade packages.
• Experience with construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles.
• Excellent coordination with estimators on bids.
• Understand costs and market conditions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project plans to develop scope of work and costs.
• Initiates RFIs for accurate pricing.
• Prepares quantity takeoffs and pricing for self-perform or unit price estimates.
• Assists with estimating preparation and ITB software.
• Prepares bid packages and compares bids for completeness.
• Reviews bids with project management team and ensures compliance.
• Understands government contract FAR clauses and self-performance requirements.

Skills

Estimating software

Excel proficiency

Bidding experience

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, MEP Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

ITB software

Job description

Richard is seeking a Cost Estimator (All Trades/MEP) to lead cost estimation for commercial healthcare and federal projects from review to bid submission. The role requires 10+ years of hands-on estimating across MEP, civil, structural, architectural, and specialty scopes.

You will collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to ensure complete, competitive estimates while meeting deadlines. The position is based in our Chicago office.