Senior Residential Estimator — Lead Preconstruction & Budgets

Inspired Construction Services LLC; Nevada; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Construction Services LLC, serving the Las Vegas area, seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to lead the estimating process for residential projects. You will manage from concept to bid, analyzing scope, risks, and costs to drive profitability.

You will review complex drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit bids, and develop detailed scopes for subs. Mentorship and collaboration with PMs will be key.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction.
• Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, PlanSwift, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents at a high level.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor trades and pricing structures.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Lead detailed quantity takeoffs across all CSI divisions.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and hard bid estimates.
• Analyze project scope, risks, constructability challenges, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Develop detailed scopes of work for subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and leadership during preconstruction.
• Maintain and update cost databases, unit pricing, and historical project data.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve project margins.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and bid reviews when needed.
• Mentor junior estimators or coordinators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

PlanSwift

Job description

Inspired Construction Services LLC, serving the Las Vegas area, seeks a Senior Construction Estimator to lead the estimating process for residential projects. You will manage from concept to bid, analyzing scope, risks, and costs to drive profitability.

You will review complex drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit bids, and develop detailed scopes for subs. Mentorship and collaboration with PMs will be key.