Senior Estimator

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• 7+ years of progressively responsible estimating experience in multifamily residential construction, with demonstrated experience managing complex estimates.

• Extensive experience estimating ground-up multifamily residential projects is required.

• Advanced understanding of multifamily construction methods, building systems, construction drawings, specifications, trade scopes, sequencing, and constructability.

• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, ADA/Fair Housing accessibility requirements, multifamily residential development processes, and cost impacts associated with regulatory requirements.

• Advanced proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for digital takeoffs, plan review, measurements, markups, and estimating workflows is required; experience with additional estimating software is a plus.

• Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated experience developing and maintaining cost databases, budget models, and historical cost benchmarks.

• Excellent mathematical, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate cost risk and incomplete design information.

• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate cost information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to independently manage multiple estimates and project priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Demonstrated experience with value engineering, conceptual estimating, budget development, bid leveling, and preconstruction cost management.

• Demonstrated ability to lead estimate reviews, provide guidance to less-experienced estimators, and establish consistent estimating practices across multiple projects.

Preferred Experience

• Significant ground-up multifamily residential construction experience, including large or complex developments.

• Experience estimating multifamily residential projects during conceptual design, preconstruction, bidding, and construction phases.

• Experience with a range of multifamily residential project types, construction systems, and project sizes.

• Construction cost estimating from early conceptual/predevelopment stages through bidding, construction, and project completion.

• Coordination with developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.