Senior Estimator

iRiS Recruiting Solutions
Columbus, OH

Senior Estimator — Commercial Construction

Location: Columbus, OH


About the Company

A growing commercial general contractor with a strong Columbus presence and an expanding portfolio across central Ohio. Their work spans corporate interiors, light industrial, healthcare, and higher education — a diversified mix that keeps estimators sharp across multiple project types and delivery methods. Privately held with an aggressive but disciplined growth strategy. This hire is driven by volume — they have more opportunities than they can price.


The Role

Senior Estimator who can lead hard-bid and negotiated pursuits from concept through GMP. You'll own the full estimating process — quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, scope review, and final bid assembly. You'll also mentor junior estimators and help build systems as the department scales. This is a department-leadership-track role, not a seat where you churn bids until you burn out.


What You Bring

  • 7+ years of estimating experience with a commercial GC or CM firm
  • Strong conceptual estimating skills — you can price from a napkin sketch
  • Deep experience with hard-bid and negotiated delivery methods
  • Proficient in On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and Excel (BuildingConnected or ProEst a plus)
  • Proven track record of winning work


Why This One

  • Columbus is booming — data centers, Intel-adjacent development, institutional buildout
  • Department leadership track within 2-3 years
  • Competitive base + win bonus structure
  • Privately held — no PE-imposed margins squeezing your bids
  • Stable balance sheet — price to win, not just to survive
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