Senior Construction Estimator

Overview

Lead cost estimating and bidding for commercial retail/restaurant construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• quantity takeoff
• bid packages
• risk assessment
• client liaison
• estimating software

Tasks

The Senior Estimator is a key contributor to Sevan's preconstruction and project teams. As a Senior Estimator, you are responsible for the overall project estimate while providing leadership, training, and mentoring other team members. You will works with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to plan cost factors for construction projects. The Senior Estimator analyzes construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by performing the following duties. At Sevan, our Senior Estimators are trusted partners in shaping projects before they break ground. From conceptual pricing through bid day, you’ll play a central role in ensuring our clients’ visions become reality. You’ll be a mentor, a problem-solver, and a strategic contributor on projects across the country. -Participate in bid strategies, pre-bid meetings, and project presentations. -Perform detailed quantity take-offs and review trade partner quotes to ensure scope alignment. -Prepare subcontractor bid packages, invitations to bid, and manage subcontractor outreach. -Set the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others. -Support Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven. -Partner with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. -Assess project risks, provide site assessments, and contribute to risk registers. -Develop complete and accurate cost estimates—from conceptual through hard bid. -Utilize on-screen take-off and estimating software, applying CSI MasterFormat codes. -Ensure estimates align with Sevan’s contractual requirements and standards. -Provide conceptual pricing assumptions and identify cost trends to improve processes. -Represent Sevan in the industry by building strong subcontractor and client relationships. -Champion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.

Requirements

• detail-oriented
• estimating
• project management
• fast-paced
• ost
• construction docs

What You Bring

This position is based on-site 3-4 days per week in our corporate office in Plano, TX while the remaining days have the flexibility to work from home if needed. Travel is required on an as needed basis, 10-20% of the time. -Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously in an incredibly fast paced environment. -8-10+ years of commercial retail and restaurant estimating and/or project management experience -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, conflicting deadlines, changing instructions, and strong personalities. -Proficiency with on-screen take-off (OST) and estimating software. -Strong knowledge of construction documents, specifications, and subcontractor scopes.

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Benefits

Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company – Great Places to Work 2024 – 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, – Best Places to Work in Construction 2023 At Sevan, We Believe In Creating a Supportive And Dynamic Environment Where Your Contributions Truly Matter. Here’s What You Can Expect As Part Of Our Team Pay & Benefits: The anticipated compensation range for the position is $120,000 - $140,000, is based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan. -Grow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.

About Sevan Multi-Site Solutions

-Grew from a regional player to a global service provider with offices in the US and London. -Offers integrated services: program management, architectural & engineering design, and construction execution. -Serves major brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Walgreens, Amtrak, and Kroger across retail, restaurant & government sectors. -Contractor licenses in 25+ states. -Earned repeated industry acclaim: Inc. 5000, FT 1000, ENR top program‑management rankings, and Fortune‑listed workplace.

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