Sr Estimator

SL Recruit; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

SL Recruit seeks a Lead Estimator to guide the full preconstruction and bidding process for commercial projects. You will blend quantity takeoffs, market pricing, and bid oversight while mentoring junior estimators and partnering with operations.

Responsibilities include analyzing plans, developing budgets from concept through GMP, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and preparing bid packages aligned with client requirements.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans, specifications, and addenda to determine complete scope and risks.
• Develop detailed estimates from conceptual through GMP/bid stages.
• Solicit, scope, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals; level bids.
• Prepare complete bid packages and clarifications per client requirements.
• Lead, train, and mentor estimators and preconstruction staff.
• Coordinate with operations, scheduling, and field teams to align estimates with means and durations.
• Build relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers to improve coverage and pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Bid management

Team mentoring

Subcontractor relations

Job description

Lead the full preconstruction and bidding process to produce accurate, competitive, and well-qualified cost proposals for commercial projects. This role combines technical quantity takeoff, market pricing, and strategic bid oversight while mentoring junior estimators and partnering closely with operations.

• Analyze plans, specifications, and addenda to determine complete project scope and identify cost, schedule, and constructibility risks.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and budgets at conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP/bid-document stages.
• Solicit, scope, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals; level bids and clarify inclusions/exclusions.
• Prepare complete bid packages, proposal documents, and clarifications aligned with company and client requirements.

Leadership And Collaboration

• Lead, train, and mentor estimators and preconstruction staff, assigning tasks and reviewing deliverables.
• Coordinate with operations, scheduling, and field teams to align estimates with planned means, methods, and durations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers to improve coverage and pricing.

Very competitive compensation and benefit package, relocation assistance available.