Senior Estimator
POSTED ON
September 8, 2025
DEPARTMENT
Estimating

Senior Estimators report to the Knowledge Area Leader of Estimating (Chief Estimator). The ideal candidate is responsible for all aspects of estimating the most complex and large-scale jobs, including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions/general requirements, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare a variety of estimates/bids, including GMP and lump-sum.
  • Perform estimating duties including quantity take-offs, database input, coordination of bid documents for distribution to Subcontractors, research of product data and suppliers.
  • Can develop complex conceptual estimates.
  • Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project.
  • Manage and lead Owners, the design team, and design-assist trade partners during preconstruction projects. This includes creating and managing preconstruction schedules and preliminary construction schedules, managing the Target Value Design process, providing a variety of estimate updates throughout design development, performing constructability reviews, and finalizing the project budget.
  • Effectively facilitate collaboration among team members and communicate with all stakeholders.
  • Review and manage Request for Proposals (RFP’s) from Owner’s and prepare and distribute RFP’s to bidders.
  • Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
  • Prepare subcontractor bid lists and coordinate subcontract solicitations.
  • Organize subcontractor job walks.
  • Ensure that bidders have a complete set of bid documents, including alternates, and that their bid is filled in a timely manner as well as meet and maintain bidding and work schedules.
  • Interface with a wide variety of professionals including architects, owner representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
  • Ensure proper handoff of final estimate to Operations team. This includes reviewing the estimate, allowances, contingencies, proposed subcontractors, inclusions, and exclusions with the Operations team.
  • Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations
  •  Help to develop skills of Assistant Estimators and Estimators.
  • Periodically participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
  • Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
  • Determine labor and construction equipment costs.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in estimating.
  • Excellent knowledge of design development, estimating, construction drawings, costs and principles.
  • Excellent knowledge/experience with various types of construction, including core & shell and tenant improvement projects.
  • Can estimate structural concrete, structural & miscellaneous steel and rough carpentry.
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to use MS Office with proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as estimating software.
  • Able to develop project schedules is a plus, but not a requirement.
  • Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing.
  • Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.
  • Highly analytical, versatile, extremely organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will possess characteristics that we believe are necessary for success:

  • Analytical – ability to observe, research, think critically, to uncover facts and develop effective solutions
  • Detail Oriented - ensure accuracy, completeness, and high-quality results that lead to thorough and precise work
  • Positive Attitude – always pushing forward, sees the silver lining
  • Reliable - punctual, accountable for words and actions
  • Collaborative - work well in groups, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships with others
  • Communicate in a timely manner – day to day open communication with the team
  • Performer – demonstrated ability to deliver results and outcomes
  • Smart – intelligence and social awareness needed
  • Hungry – take initiative and responsibility of tasks and eager to learn new systems and processes
  • Sense of Urgency – understands the imortance of getting the job done and done right

WHY HERRERO

At Herrero, we are obsessed with finding great people to help us lead and transform the construction industry. We are all about LEAN and we've made it our mission to discover and deliver value better than anyone—we are in fact obsessed with it. If this excites you more than it scares you, we definitely want to hear from you. Our hiring is based first and foremost on our core values. Yes, experience matters too but not at the expense of our core values. Alignment with our culture and core values is the first step in building a success career at Herrero. Below you'll find a list of our current positions. If you don’t see a role that fits your background, we still want to hear from you! Please submit a General Application.  

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