Sr. Estimator

Insight Global

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Location

Dania Beach, FL

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Requirements

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Job overview

Insight Global is hiring a Sr. Estimator. The Senior Estimator leads the development of complex, high-value construction estimates and bid proposals from concept through award. This individual oversees estimating activities, mentors junior estimators, coordinates with vendors and subcontractors, and supports business development efforts through client interaction and proposal negotiations. They ensure accurate project pricing, successful bid submissions, and a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations, continuing to support project teams through change order pricing, cost analysis, and ongoing estimating assistance.

Key focus areas include Lead the preparation of comprehensive cost estimates and large-scale bid proposals, Manage and mentor Estimators throughout the estimating and proposal development process, and Review and perform quantity takeoffs to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Important skills include Develop Complex Construction Estimates, Develop Bid Proposals, Oversee Estimating Activities, Mentor Junior Estimators, Coordinate With Vendors, and Coordinate With Subcontractors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Develop Complex Construction EstimatesDevelop Bid ProposalsOversee Estimating ActivitiesMentor Junior EstimatorsCoordinate With VendorsCoordinate With SubcontractorsClient InteractionProposal NegotiationsAccurate Project PricingSuccessful Bid SubmissionsSeamless Transition From Preconstruction to OperationsChange Order PricingCost AnalysisOngoing Estimating AssistancePrepare Comprehensive Cost EstimatesPrepare Large-Scale Bid ProposalsManage EstimatorsReview Quantity TakeoffsPerform Quantity TakeoffsSolicit Pricing From SubcontractorsEvaluate Pricing From SubcontractorsNegotiate Pricing From SubcontractorsSolicit Pricing From VendorsEvaluate Pricing From VendorsNegotiate Pricing From VendorsDevelop Detailed Project BudgetsDevelop Detailed EstimatesDevelop Bid PackagesDevelop Client ProposalsParticipate in Client MeetingsParticipate in Bid ReviewsParticipate in Post-Bid NegotiationsSupport Transition of Awarded ProjectsProvide Pricing for Change OrdersAnalyze Project RisksAnalyze Project AssumptionsAnalyze Project OpportunitiesEnsure Adherence to Company Safety StandardsEnsure Adherence to Industry Best Practices

Qualifications

Professional DevelopmentTrainingCertification Programs

Full job description

Job Description

The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading the development of complex, high-value construction estimates and bid proposals from concept through award. This individual serves as a key leader within the preconstruction team, overseeing estimating activities, mentoring junior estimators, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, and supporting business development efforts through client interaction and proposal negotiations.

The Senior Estimator plays a critical role in ensuring accurate project pricing, successful bid submissions, and a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations. Following project award, this position continues to support project teams through change order pricing, cost analysis, and ongoing estimating assistance.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Lead the preparation of comprehensive cost estimates and large-scale bid proposals.

Manage and mentor Estimators throughout the estimating and proposal development process.

Review and perform quantity takeoffs to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate pricing from subcontractors and vendors.

Develop detailed project budgets, estimates, bid packages, and client proposals.

Participate in client meetings, bid reviews, and post-bid negotiations to help secure project awards.

Support the transition of awarded projects from preconstruction to operations teams.

Provide pricing and cost analysis for change orders and scope modifications during construction.

Analyze project risks, assumptions, and opportunities throughout the estimating process.

Ensure adherence to company safety standards and industry best practices.

Participate in ongoing professional development, training, and certification programs.

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