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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