Senior Architectural Cost Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take the lead in developing architectural and structural cost estimates autonomously across all design phases, ranging from conceptual and Rough Order of Magnitude estimates to final construction documentation.

• Create comprehensive material and labor estimates for foundations, specialized foundations, slabs on grade, structures, building exteriors, interior construction, finishes, equipment, furnishings, and demolition tasks.

• Conduct research to establish unit pricing, cost assemblies, and supporting assumptions utilizing current market data.

• Recognize any missing information, scope gaps, inconsistencies, interdisciplinary conflicts, and potential cost risks.

• Formulate assumptions and solutions when complete project data is lacking.

• Oversee estimate reconciliations, technical and quality-control evaluations, contractor bid reviews, value engineering assessments, life-cycle and benefit-cost analyses, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Handle multiple intricate estimating projects and priorities effectively while adhering to deadlines and ensuring precision.

• Guide and train junior estimators in areas such as estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost buildups, reconciliations, technical evaluations, plan analysis, reporting, and Connico practices.

• Develop training materials and establish repeatable best practices.

• Maintain estimating data, cost assemblies, templates, and reporting methodologies.

• Foster client relationships and act as a reliable technical advisor.

• Engage in client meetings, project site visits, and industry events as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of full-time, hands-on experience in architectural estimating with a focus on structural estimating.

• A bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, estimating, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

• Possession of an industry-recognized professional certification or equivalent credential, such as AIA, CCP, CPE, RICS, CEP, PMP, or another relevant qualification.

• Demonstrated capability to independently create high-quality construction estimates across Levels 1–5 and all design stages, including conceptual and ROM estimates developed with limited information.

• Proven experience in leading complex estimating projects, integrating estimate components across various disciplines, meeting deadlines, ensuring quality, and professionally communicating with clients and stakeholders.

• Strong ability to interpret architectural, civil, and engineering drawings and specifications at all design levels.

• Expertise in estimating or takeoff software such as On-Screen Takeoff, MII, Success, Timberline, or similar systems.

• Familiarity with estimating formats like MasterFormat and UniFormat.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word.

• Aviation or airport architectural or structural estimating experience is highly desirable.

• Must reside full-time in the U.S. to qualify for the fully remote option.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for bonuses.

• Fully remote work option available for the right candidate.

• Hybrid work arrangements.

• Minimal travel required, up to 10% for site visits, meetings, and conferences.