Senior Estimator – Residential

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential to lead comprehensive preconstruction estimates for large-scale multi-family, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing projects in Columbus, OH. The role oversees the estimating lifecycle and engages clients directly with cost data.

You will manage takeoffs, pricing, value engineering, and preconstruction planning, while building strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors to drive successful bids.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of estimating experience focus on large multi-family residential, apartments, and senior housing.
• HUD and OFHA estimating guidelines experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to drive subcontractor engagement and client trust.

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, call subs to drive participation, and analyze submitted bids and scopes.
• Takeoffs & Pricing: Complete detailed On-Screen Takeoffs with current market and unit pricing.
• Value Engineering: Research materials, source alternatives, and develop value engineering ideas with costs.
• Preconstruction Planning: Develop preliminary schedules and outline staffing and General Condition requirements.
• Client & Partner Relations: Prepare presentation documents and present cost information to clients; build relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

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.