Senior Estimator I – St. Louis, MO or Kansas City, MO

Description

• Communicate resource needs, timeline changes, and risks to the VP and leadership team in a timely, effective manner
• Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and industry relationships
• Develop and execute subcontracting strategies, including geographic, diversity, and self-perform considerations
• Review constructability and apply field-based construction knowledge to estimates
• Create and maintain project profitability plans and monitor performance
• Participate in client-facing presentations, sales interviews, and deliverable reviews
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, and internal departments for clear communication and alignment
• Build and develop strong, motivated estimating teams; mentor Estimators and lead efforts with clear accountability
• Produce detailed estimates from conceptual through Hard Bid/GMP phases, including MEP and all CSI Divisions
• Lead buyout efforts; write and review Scope of Work exhibits and General Requirements
• Ensure process compliance and actively identify opportunities for technology and workflow improvements
• Perform and lead complete pricing efforts across all scopes of work
• Apply creative problem-solving to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and deliver value-aligned client solutions

Requirements

• Proven ability to mentor teams and lead complex estimating efforts
• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction estimating or preconstruction
• Strong technical knowledge of CSI Divisions, MEP systems, and construction sequencing
• Strong communication, leadership, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with estimating software and tools
• Knowledge of subcontracting strategy and diversity planning
• Understand and accurately price General Requirements and General Conditions
• Familiarity with estimating technology and process improvement tools
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in sales support or client presentations

Benefits

• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance