Senior Estimator - Multi-Trade Projects Leader

Southland Industries; Virginia; On-site; USD 132,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries leads the estimating function for a variety of projects, preparing budgets and both concept and detailed estimates with experience across multiple trades. The role involves assembling materials, pre-qualifying vendors, and assisting with presentations and budget reports for clients.

The position requires strong communication, analytical, and people-management skills, with a focus on delivering accurate estimates, mentoring staff, and maintaining industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience, including 3 years’ people and project management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong people-management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Highly proficient in interpreting plans and specifications
• Excellent Excel and Word skills
• Excellent knowledge of Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software
• Ability to set deadlines and adhere to project schedules

Responsibilities

• Leads estimating function for varying projects that involve multiple business functions and organizational units.
• Prepares preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates for larger, more complex projects with experience in multiple trades.
• Determines and assembles materials required for preparation of an estimate; acquires and pre-qualifies material and sub-contractor proposals.
• Assists Chief Estimator with preparing estimate presentations, special studies, budget reports and estimating documents for projects and client presentations.
• Develops realistic deliverables, timelines, and measures of success; determines and allocates resources; communicates progress with key stakeholders.
• Delegates work to team; provides performance feedback and coaching as necessary.
• Oversees and performs red-lining documents at all levels.
• Negotiates with vendors as necessary.
• Implements industry standards and changes; keeps current of industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

People management

Negotiation

Multi-project management

Excel

Word

Interpreting plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Trade school or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software

Job description

Southland Industries leads the estimating function for a variety of projects, preparing budgets and both concept and detailed estimates with experience across multiple trades. The role involves assembling materials, pre-qualifying vendors, and assisting with presentations and budget reports for clients.

The position requires strong communication, analytical, and people-management skills, with a focus on delivering accurate estimates, mentoring staff, and maintaining industry standards.