Senior Residential Estimator – Multi-Family & Senior Housing

Your Talent Team; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Talent Team in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Estimator – Residential to lead preconstruction estimates for large multi-family, HUD, OFHA and senior housing projects. You’ll manage the estimating lifecycle, coordinate takeoffs, pricing, and value engineering, and present cost data to clients.

This role requires 4–7 years of estimating experience, HUD/OFHA guidelines knowledge, and strong communication to engage subs and owners. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

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

• 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.

Skills

Estimating experience

HUD/OFHA guidelines

Communication

Relationship-building

Tools

On-Screen Takeoffs

Job description

Your Talent Team in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Estimator – Residential to lead preconstruction estimates for large multi-family, HUD, OFHA and senior housing projects. You’ll manage the estimating lifecycle, coordinate takeoffs, pricing, and value engineering, and present cost data to clients.

This role requires 4–7 years of estimating experience, HUD/OFHA guidelines knowledge, and strong communication to engage subs and owners. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.