CareerPlanSign in

Sr Estimator

Reston - Office, US💼 Full-time💰 $140,000–$140,000🗓 2026-09-29

Core

Leads the development and execution of complex and strategic project cost estimates to influence project acquisition, profitability, and organizational growth.

Role type

Senior Estimator / Project Controls Lead

Builds

Strategic cost estimates, project budgets, and value engineering strategies for high-value projects

Domain

Construction / Life Sciences / Healthcare / Advanced Technology

Required skills

Cost estimation, risk analysis, constructability assessment, vendor negotiation, value engineering, process optimization, team leadership, analytical methodologies, market intelligence, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Managerial experience, mentoring, advanced estimating tools development

Technologies

Advanced estimating tools, benchmarking processes

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and validation of comprehensive cost estimates for complex projects; Direct multidisciplinary teams in review of project documentation and risk analysis; Develop and implement advanced estimating tools and methodologies; Advise executive leadership on cost strategies and risk mitigation; Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors for optimal pricing; Drive continuous improvement by evaluating estimating performance; Mentor team members on complex estimating processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

Sourced via workday · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 855,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.