Senior Residential Estimator — Multi-Family & HUD/OFHA

Confident Search Consultants; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential in Columbus, OH (relocation assistance available). The role leads preconstruction estimates for large multi-family and senior housing projects and manages the estimating lifecycle.

You will build client relationships, present cost data, and drive value through takeoffs, pricing, and VE ideas. Requirements include 4–7 years of estimating experience focused on large residential projects and HUD/OFHA guidelines, with strong

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of estimating experience in large multi-family residential projects.
• Experience with HUD and OFHA estimating guidelines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to drive subcontractor engagement and client trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end estimates for large multi-family, apartment, HUD, OFHA, and senior housing projects.
• Set up qualified subcontractor bid lists and drive participation.
• Perform detailed takeoffs and pricing using current market data and unit pricing.
• Develop value engineering ideas with associated costs.
• Plan preconstruction activities including schedules and staffing requirements.
• Present cost information to clients and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Client relations

Subcontractor engagement

Tools

On-Screen Takeoffs

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Senior Estimator – Residential in Columbus, OH (relocation assistance available). The role leads preconstruction estimates for large multi-family and senior housing projects and manages the estimating lifecycle.

You will build client relationships, present cost data, and drive value through takeoffs, pricing, and VE ideas. Requirements include 4–7 years of estimating experience focused on large residential projects and HUD/OFHA guidelines, with strong