Senior Estimator – Residential

Hire Consulting Services; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential in Columbus, OH. You will lead comprehensive preconstruction estimates for large multi-family, apartment, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing projects, and manage the estimating lifecycle while presenting accurate cost data to clients.

The responsibilities include end-to-end estimating, takeoffs and pricing, value engineering, and preconstruction planning.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of estimating experience in large multi-family residential projects.
• Experience with HUD and OFHA estimating guidelines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project estimates.
• Create and complete full project estimates and review others.
• Develop takeoffs and pricing using current market data.
• Conduct value engineering with cost analysis.
• Present cost information to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Bid management

Client relations

Value engineering

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.