Senior Estimator
Job Summary
At Pavilion Construction BUILDING YOUR VISION means more than building great projects-it means building great careers. Our proven systems and processes provide a strong foundation for success while our culture rewards people who take initiative solve problems work as a team and take ownership of results.
As an Senior Estimator youll play a key role in Pavilions preconstruction efforts independently leading estimates and helping position projects for success from the earliest stages.
Youll work closely with Preconstruction Business Development Operations project owners consultants and trade partners to develop competitive estimates evaluate risk build strong scopes and contribute to pursuit strategy.
Were looking for an experienced estimator who brings strong technical knowledge sound judgment established industry relationships and a competitive solutions-oriented mindset.
- Independently lead estimates budgets bids and proposals for prospective projects
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and analyze plans specifications and construction documents
- Develop comprehensive scopes of work and identify scope gaps risks and opportunities
- Solicit evaluate and level subcontractor and supplier proposals
- Assess subcontractor coverage and develop strategies to strengthen project pricing
- Participate in pursuit strategy value engineering and constructability reviews
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors suppliers clients and industry partners
- Collaborate with Preconstruction Business Development and Operations throughout the pursuit process
- Support the transition of awarded projects from preconstruction into operations
- Take ownership of estimating deliverables deadlines and results
- 7 years of progressive construction estimating experience ideally with increasing responsibility and advancement
- Experience estimating multifamily commercial or similarly complex general contracting projects
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead estimates from initial review through bid submission
- Strong understanding of scopes of work quantity takeoffs subcontractor coverage risk evaluation and bid leveling
- Proven ability to develop and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Preconstruction Business Development and Operations
- A self-starting solutions-oriented approach with strong personal accountability
- Sound judgment attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A competitive mindset and drive to pursue successful project outcomes
Direct experience in Reno Las Vegas or the broader Nevada construction market is highly valued particularly for candidates with established subcontractor and supplier relationships in the region.
We will also consider experienced estimators from Northern California Idaho Utah and Arizona whose project experience and trade relationships can translate effectively into the Nevada market.
Ready to build your vision Wed love to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Senior IC