Senior Estimator – Residential

Key People; Dublin (OH); In loco; USD 110.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

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Key People in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential to lead comprehensive preconstruction estimates for large multi-family and senior housing projects. The role drives the estimating lifecycle from takeoffs to value engineering, while building strong client and subcontractor relationships.

You will manage bidding, scoping, and pricing, presenting accurate cost data to clients and coordinating with owners, architects, and subs.

Competenze

• The role requires extensive estimating experience on large multi-family residential projects including HUD/OFHA guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage full estimating lifecycle and present cost data to clients.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to engage subcontractors and owners.

Mansioni

• Lead End-to-End Estimating for large multi-family, apartment, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing projects.
• Set up qualified subcontractor bid lists and drive participation through proactive outreach.
• Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs using current market and unit pricing.
• Research materials and provide value engineering options with cost implications.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and staffing requirements.
• Prepare and present cost information to clients and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and subs.

Conoscenze

End-to-End Estimating

Bidding & Scoping

Takeoffs & Pricing

Value Engineering

Preconstruction Planning

Client & Partner Relations

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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.