Senior Level Estimator Jobs
Senior level estimator jobs place experienced professionals in charge of bid strategy, cost modeling, and the project teams or workflows that depend on accurate estimates. Openings are concentrated in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Chemicals & Materials, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid positions available, and employers like Granite Construction, Hatch, and Rogers hiring at this level now.
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Senior Architectural Estimator
Location: Fully remote opportunity for the right candidate (must reside in the U.S.). Otherwise, hybrid office locations include: Hebron, KY / Cincinnati, OH area; Mt. Juliet, TN / Nashville, TN area
Salary Range: $135,000–$160,000, depending on experience. Bonus opportunities.
Company Overview
Would you enjoy being involved in executing large-scale, complex infrastructure projects? Connico is a national construction consultancy known for its experienced team and commitment to exceptional client service. With deep experience in aviation and complex infrastructure, we are continuing to expand our work across energy, federal, and defense markets. Our work is technical, but how we do the work matters just as much as the quality of what we deliver. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Resiliency, Inclusivity, and Thoughtfulness guide how we work with our clients and with one another.
The Role
As a Senior Architectural Estimator, you will lead complex architectural and structural cost estimating efforts from early conceptual planning through final construction documents. You will use your technical experience and judgment to develop accurate estimates, identify scope gaps and risks, reconcile costs, and help clients make informed decisions, even when project information is limited or evolving. This is a hands-on senior technical role. You will independently develop and review estimates while also helping strengthen Connico's architectural estimating practice through mentoring, quality control, knowledge sharing, and the development of repeatable estimating practices. You will work across disciplines and directly with clients, project teams, contractors, designers, and other estimators on complex infrastructure projects.
- Lead and independently develop architectural and structural cost estimates across all design stages, from conceptual and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates through final construction documents, including Level 1–5 estimates for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Develop detailed material and labor estimates for architectural and structural systems, including foundations, special foundations, slabs on grade, structure, building skin, interior construction, finishes, equipment, furnishings, and demolition. Research and develop unit pricing, cost assemblies, and supporting assumptions using current market information and sound estimating judgment.
- Think beyond the plans and specifications. Identify missing information, scope gaps, inconsistencies, interdisciplinary conflicts, and potential cost risks. Develop well-supported assumptions and solutions when complete project information is not available.
- Lead estimate reconciliations, technical and quality-control reviews, contractor bid analyses, value engineering assessments, life-cycle and benefit-cost analyses, and coordination across disciplines to produce comprehensive and defensible estimates.
- Manage multiple complex estimating assignments and priorities while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and helping project teams deliver high-quality work that reflects Connico's standards and core values.
- Mentor and train developing estimators in conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost buildups, reconciliations, technical reviews, interdisciplinary plan analysis, reporting, and Connico estimating practices. Help create training resources and repeatable best practices that strengthen the broader team.
- Take ownership of estimating data, cost assemblies, templates, and reporting practices by helping maintain accurate, current, consistent, and accessible information that supports repeatable results.
- Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor through clear communication, sound judgment, reliability, and expert guidance. Participate in client meetings, project site visits, and industry events as needed.
What You'll Bring
- 10+ years of full-time, hands-on architectural estimating experience with strength in structural estimating.
- A bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, estimating, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- An industry-recognized professional certification or equivalent credential, such as AIA, CCP, CPE, RICS, CEP, PMP, or another relevant credential.
- Proven ability to independently develop high-quality construction estimates across Levels 1–5 and all stages of design, including conceptual and ROM estimates developed with limited information.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex estimating assignments, integrating estimate elements across multiple disciplines, meeting deadlines, maintaining quality, and communicating professionally with clients and project stakeholders.
- Strong ability to interpret architectural, civil, and engineering drawings and specifications across all levels of design.
- Expertise with estimating or takeoff software such as On-Screen Takeoff, MII, Success, Timberline, or comparable systems, and estimating formats such as MasterFormat and UniFormat.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word.
Preferred Experience
- Architectural or structural estimating experience supporting aviation or airport projects is highly preferred.
- Experience with other large-scale or complex project environments, including federal government, Department of Defense or military facilities, energy and utilities, transportation and infrastructure, industrial, mission-critical, or similar technically complex work, is valuable.
Work Location Options
Hybrid (T/W/TH in-office):
- Hebron, KY (Cincinnati area)
- Mt. Juliet, TN (Nashville area)
Fully Remote:
- Fully remote opportunity for the right candidate. Must reside full-time in the U.S.
- Minimal travel required, up to 10% (site visits, meetings, conferences)
Why Join Connico?
This is an opportunity to do more than produce estimates. You will help solve complex cost challenges, influence the quality of major infrastructure projects, strengthen estimating practices, and develop the next generation of Connico estimators. As Connico continues to grow beyond its established aviation and infrastructure work into energy, federal, and defense markets, you will also have the opportunity to apply your expertise across an expanding range of complex projects. We value people who take ownership, bring solutions, share their expertise, challenge thinking thoughtfully, and build trust with clients and teammates. At the Senior level, you will be expected not only to demonstrate technical excellence, but also to help strengthen the people and practice around you. If you are an experienced architectural estimator who combines strong technical expertise with sound judgment, leadership, and a commitment to quality, we would like to hear from you!
Senior Architectural Estimator
Location: Fully remote opportunity for the right candidate (must reside in the U.S.). Otherwise, hybrid office locations include: Hebron, KY / Cincinnati, OH area; Mt. Juliet, TN / Nashville, TN area
Salary Range: $135,000–$160,000, depending on experience. Bonus opportunities.
Company Overview
Would you enjoy being involved in executing large-scale, complex infrastructure projects? Connico is a national construction consultancy known for its experienced team and commitment to exceptional client service. With deep experience in aviation and complex infrastructure, we are continuing to expand our work across energy, federal, and defense markets. Our work is technical, but how we do the work matters just as much as the quality of what we deliver. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Resiliency, Inclusivity, and Thoughtfulness guide how we work with our clients and with one another.
The Role
As a Senior Architectural Estimator, you will lead complex architectural and structural cost estimating efforts from early conceptual planning through final construction documents. You will use your technical experience and judgment to develop accurate estimates, identify scope gaps and risks, reconcile costs, and help clients make informed decisions, even when project information is limited or evolving. This is a hands-on senior technical role. You will independently develop and review estimates while also helping strengthen Connico's architectural estimating practice through mentoring, quality control, knowledge sharing, and the development of repeatable estimating practices. You will work across disciplines and directly with clients, project teams, contractors, designers, and other estimators on complex infrastructure projects.
- Lead and independently develop architectural and structural cost estimates across all design stages, from conceptual and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates through final construction documents, including Level 1–5 estimates for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Develop detailed material and labor estimates for architectural and structural systems, including foundations, special foundations, slabs on grade, structure, building skin, interior construction, finishes, equipment, furnishings, and demolition. Research and develop unit pricing, cost assemblies, and supporting assumptions using current market information and sound estimating judgment.
- Think beyond the plans and specifications. Identify missing information, scope gaps, inconsistencies, interdisciplinary conflicts, and potential cost risks. Develop well-supported assumptions and solutions when complete project information is not available.
- Lead estimate reconciliations, technical and quality-control reviews, contractor bid analyses, value engineering assessments, life-cycle and benefit-cost analyses, and coordination across disciplines to produce comprehensive and defensible estimates.
- Manage multiple complex estimating assignments and priorities while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and helping project teams deliver high-quality work that reflects Connico's standards and core values.
- Mentor and train developing estimators in conceptual estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost buildups, reconciliations, technical reviews, interdisciplinary plan analysis, reporting, and Connico estimating practices. Help create training resources and repeatable best practices that strengthen the broader team.
- Take ownership of estimating data, cost assemblies, templates, and reporting practices by helping maintain accurate, current, consistent, and accessible information that supports repeatable results.
- Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor through clear communication, sound judgment, reliability, and expert guidance. Participate in client meetings, project site visits, and industry events as needed.
What You'll Bring
- 10+ years of full-time, hands-on architectural estimating experience with strength in structural estimating.
- A bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, estimating, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- An industry-recognized professional certification or equivalent credential, such as AIA, CCP, CPE, RICS, CEP, PMP, or another relevant credential.
- Proven ability to independently develop high-quality construction estimates across Levels 1–5 and all stages of design, including conceptual and ROM estimates developed with limited information.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex estimating assignments, integrating estimate elements across multiple disciplines, meeting deadlines, maintaining quality, and communicating professionally with clients and project stakeholders.
- Strong ability to interpret architectural, civil, and engineering drawings and specifications across all levels of design.
- Expertise with estimating or takeoff software such as On-Screen Takeoff, MII, Success, Timberline, or comparable systems, and estimating formats such as MasterFormat and UniFormat.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word.
Preferred Experience
- Architectural or structural estimating experience supporting aviation or airport projects is highly preferred.
- Experience with other large-scale or complex project environments, including federal government, Department of Defense or military facilities, energy and utilities, transportation and infrastructure, industrial, mission-critical, or similar technically complex work, is valuable.
Work Location Options
Hybrid (T/W/TH in-office):
- Hebron, KY (Cincinnati area)
- Mt. Juliet, TN (Nashville area)
Fully Remote:
- Fully remote opportunity for the right candidate. Must reside full-time in the U.S.
- Minimal travel required, up to 10% (site visits, meetings, conferences)
Why Join Connico?
This is an opportunity to do more than produce estimates. You will help solve complex cost challenges, influence the quality of major infrastructure projects, strengthen estimating practices, and develop the next generation of Connico estimators. As Connico continues to grow beyond its established aviation and infrastructure work into energy, federal, and defense markets, you will also have the opportunity to apply your expertise across an expanding range of complex projects. We value people who take ownership, bring solutions, share their expertise, challenge thinking thoughtfully, and build trust with clients and teammates. At the Senior level, you will be expected not only to demonstrate technical excellence, but also to help strengthen the people and practice around you. If you are an experienced architectural estimator who combines strong technical expertise with sound judgment, leadership, and a commitment to quality, we would like to hear from you!
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Senior Level Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level estimator job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned complex estimates end to end, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you've led bid reviews, mentored junior estimators, and made defensible cost decisions under pressure gives you a clear edge. Tailoring your application to show project scale, dollar volume, and outcomes, rather than tasks completed, is what separates competitive candidates at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level estimators?
Companies hiring senior level estimators right now include Granite Construction, Hatch, and Rogers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from general contractors, specialty subcontractors, engineering and construction management firms, and large capital project owners who need estimators capable of leading preconstruction decisions independently.
Are there remote senior level estimator jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by sector. About 18% of senior level estimator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote share highest in software, technology, and consulting environments where estimating work centers on data and documentation rather than site visits. Construction and infrastructure roles tend to require more on-site presence.
What makes an estimator role senior level?
Senior level estimator roles are defined by ownership and scope. You're not contributing to estimates, you're producing and defending them with full accountability for accuracy and risk. Senior roles typically involve leading the estimating process on major bids, setting methodology and standards for the team, mentoring less experienced estimators, and engaging directly with clients, subcontractors, or internal stakeholders on cost strategy.
Which industries hire the most senior level estimators?
Senior level estimator roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they run large, complex projects where estimating errors carry significant financial and operational consequences, creating consistent need for experienced professionals who can own the process from concept through award.