Keystruct Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the estimating and preconstruction process from opportunity through project handoff.
This is a high-impact role for a construction professional who understands that great estimating is about more than numbers. It’s about strategy, relationships, risk management, communication, and knowing how to turn an opportunity into a successful project.
As a Senior Estimator, you’ll develop and coordinate estimates and proposals, establish project-specific strategies, work directly with clients and design professionals, and partner closely with Project Managers and leadership to position Keystruct for success.
If you’re an experienced estimator who enjoys solving complex problems, building relationships, and having a direct impact on the projects you win, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
Lead Estimating & Preconstruction
- Prepare and coordinate accurate, complete, and competitive estimates and proposals.
- Develop project-specific estimating strategies that give Keystruct a competitive advantage.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to develop a complete understanding of scope.
- Perform and/or coordinate detailed quantity take-offs and pricing.
- Develop accurate conceptual estimates when limited or no bid documents are available.
- Develop complete and accurate scopes of work that reflect project requirements and estimate scope.
- Achieve adequate subcontractor and supplier coverage for each bid.
- Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and organized estimate files and supporting documentation.
Drive Project Strategy & Results
- Develop estimates and proposals that support company sales, volume, and margin goals.
- Identify opportunities, risks, scope gaps, and potential challenges before they impact the project.
- Help ensure project development aligns with design criteria, budget, schedule, and customer expectations.
- Review completed-project job costs and results to stay current with construction costs, market conditions, and industry trends.
Lead Design-Build & Preconstruction Efforts
- On design-build projects, coordinate the work of design professionals retained by the owner and Keystruct.
- Monitor design development, submission dates, approvals, and project costs.
- Help guide project development toward a successful outcome for both the customer and Keystruct.
- Schedule and participate in pre-construction meetings and other critical project meetings.
Build Strong Relationships
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and internal team members.
- Maintain a current network of qualified subcontractors and suppliers across trades, project sizes, and geographic markets.
- Participate as a key representative in client proposal presentations.
- Maintain open communication with Project Managers to ensure estimating information and project expectations transition smoothly into construction.
Collaborate & Lead
- Prepare and lead bid review meetings.
- Coordinate estimate and proposal reviews with the Pre-Construction Manager before customer submission.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers, leadership, design professionals, and trade partners.
- Coordinate others in accomplishing estimating and preconstruction activities.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource and leader throughout the preconstruction process.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a seasoned construction professional who combines technical estimating expertise with sound business judgment and strong relationship-building skills.
The ideal candidate is:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
- A strategic thinker who can identify both opportunities and risks.
- An excellent communicator with strong written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable presenting to customers and working with senior leadership.
- Able to work independently while being a strong team contributor.
- Confident coordinating multiple people, priorities, and estimates.
- Skilled at problem-solving and making informed decisions.
- Committed to accuracy, accountability, and delivering results.
- Comfortable traveling between project sites as needed.
- Willing and able to wear standard safety equipment when required.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other standard computer applications.
- Able to maintain confidentiality regarding company, employee, project, and financial information.
- Committed to maintaining a safe, professional, ethical, and respectful work environment.
Education & Experience
One of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture and 5 years of relevant experience, or
- 10 years of related construction experience.
Why Keystruct?
At Keystruct, our estimators play a critical role in shaping the projects we build and the relationships we develop.
As a Senior Estimator, you won’t simply be putting numbers on a bid. You’ll help determine how we approach a project, how we compete for it, how we deliver value to the customer, and ultimately how we succeed.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced construction professionals, build lasting client and trade-partner relationships, and make decisions that have a measurable impact on Keystruct’s growth.
Bring your experience. Bring your strategy. Bring your drive to win—and your commitment to winning the right way.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to take ownership of the preconstruction process and help shape the future of Keystruct Construction, we’d like to meet you.
Apply today and build what’s next with Keystruct.
Keystruct Construction is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Viocity Group.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
