Senior Estimator – Residential

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential in Columbus, OH to lead full lifecycle estimates for large multi-family, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing projects.

You will develop competitive bids, manage takeoffs and pricing, and present cost data to clients, owners, architects, and subcontractors. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

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.
• Ability to present cost data to clients confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project estimates from start to finish.
• Develop qualified subcontractor bid lists and drive participation.
• Perform detailed takeoffs and price analyses using market data.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and associated costs.
• Plan preconstruction schedules and staffing needs.
• Present cost information to owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Skills

End-to-End Estimating

Bidding & Scoping

Takeoffs & Pricing

Value Engineering

Preconstruction Planning

Client & Partner Relations

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.