Senior Estimator – Residential

Workforce Recruiter; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential to lead preconstruction estimates for large multi-family and senior housing projects. Relocation assistance is available and compensation ranges from $110,000 to $125,000 plus bonuses, negotiable based on experience.

The role encompasses estimation lifecycle management, client presentations, and strong collaboration with owners, architects, and subcontractors to ensure accurate cost data and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and complete full project estimates and review others' work.
• Set up qualified subcontractor bid lists and analyze submitted bids.
• Complete detailed takeoffs using current market and unit pricing.
• Research specified materials and develop value engineering ideas with associated costs.
• Develop preliminary preconstruction schedules and outline project staffing and General Condition requirements.
• Prepare cost presentations for clients and build relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Bidding

Value engineering

Client 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.