Senior Estimator – Residential

Henderson Group Recruiting; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential to lead preconstruction estimates for large multi-family, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing projects.

You will manage the estimating lifecycle, drive takeoffs and pricing, and present cost data to clients while building strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years estimating experience focusing 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

• Lead and complete full project estimates for multi-family and senior housing projects.
• Set up qualified subcontractor bid lists and analyze bids and scopes.
• Perform detailed takeoffs and pricing using current market data.
• Research materials and develop value engineering ideas with costs.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and staffing/General Condition plans.
• Prepare presentation documents and present cost information to clients, maintaining relationships with owners, architects, and subs.

Skills

End-to-End Estimating

Bidding & Scoping

Takeoffs & Pricing

Value Engineering

Client Relations

Tools

On-Screen Takeoffs

Job description

Senior Estimator – Residential

Location: Columbus, OH (Relocation assistance available)

Compensation: $110,000 – $125,000 + bonuses (negotiable based on experience)

The Role

Lead comprehensive preconstruction estimates for large-scale multi-family, apartment, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing projects. You will manage the entire estimating lifecycle, foster key industry relationships, and present accurate cost data directly to clients.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.