Senior Estimator (Fast-Track to Chief Estimator)

Nicastro Associates

Meriden, CT
13 days ago

$150,000–$165,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

Working alongside the firm's current leadership and support team, you will drive pre-construction services, perform detailed take-offs and pricing, and lead client presentations to help propel the firm’s next phase of growth. We are seekinga Senior Estimator who is ready to step into a leadership pipeline with a clear, fast-track trajectory to Chief Estimator.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Meriden, CT
Job Type	Full-time
Salary	$150,000–$165,000 Per Year

Description

Position Overview

We are seekinga Senior Estimator who is ready to step into a leadership pipeline with a clear, fast-track trajectory to Chief Estimator. Working alongside the firm's current leadership and support team, you will drive pre-construction services, perform detailed take-offs and pricing, and lead client presentations to help propel the firm’s next phase of growth.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Take-Offs & Pricing: Perform thorough, detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates across all trade divisions.
Bid Package Management: Assemble, structure, and issue bid packages to subcontractors; analyze incoming proposals to ensure full scope coverage and competitive pricing.
Pre-Construction Services: Provide comprehensive pre-construction leadership, including cost modeling, budget development, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
Client & Stakeholder Presentations: Lead estimate walk-throughs and present competitive proposals directly to project owners, architects, and key decision-makers.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the current Chief Estimator and Staff Estimator to refine estimating workflows and support junior team development.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of commercial estimating experience within a GC or CM environment. Strong exposure to healthcare, higher education, or high-end commercial build-outs is highly preferred.
Project Scope: Demonstrated expertise handling both out-of-the-ground new construction and interior/exterior renovations.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with industry-standard estimating software, digital take-off tools, and advanced Excel functions.
Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills suited for high-level client interactions and negotiated project wins.

About Company

High-end boutique Construction Management firm in Connecticut known for delivering top-tier healthcare, higher education, and commercial projects. Operating at a current annual volume of $15M–$20M, they are strategically scaling toward $40M. Over 75% of their projects are privately negotiated, featuring a mix of ground-up new construction and complex, high-spec renovations.