Job ID: SS80083130
Location: Omaha, NE
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 01/30/2026
Senior Estimator | $95K–$120K/year | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Direct Hire
What Matters Most
• Competitive Pay of $95,000–$120,000 per year
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Direct Hire position with career growth and advancement opportunities
• Full Medical Benefits, 401K, and a company performance-based bonus
• Competitive Pay of $95,000–$120,000 per year
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Direct Hire position with career growth and advancement opportunities
• Full Medical Benefits, 401K, and a company performance-based bonus
Job Description
The Senior Estimator plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and supervising the estimating process to achieve corporate objectives. This position is responsible for managing complex estimating projects across various contract types while contributing to strategic business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, analytical skills, and experience estimating large-scale construction projects. General Contracting experience is required, and candidates with only Subcontracting experience will not be considered.
The Senior Estimator plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and supervising the estimating process to achieve corporate objectives. This position is responsible for managing complex estimating projects across various contract types while contributing to strategic business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, analytical skills, and experience estimating large-scale construction projects. General Contracting experience is required, and candidates with only Subcontracting experience will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee estimating department functions, including budgeting, staffing, and performance evaluations
• Prepare and review final estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness before submission
• Analyze historical data from estimates, purchase orders, and job cost reports to refine unit costs and man-hour figures
• Provide technical support and mentorship to estimating personnel throughout the bidding process
• Collaborate with leadership to identify target projects and establish bidding strategies
• Participate in client presentations as part of the bid process
• Partner with business development to execute company growth plans, identify new opportunities, and participate in client negotiations
• Prepare detailed estimates and perform comprehensive takeoffs for large-scale projects
• Lead the recruitment, training, and evaluation of estimating and sales staff
• Maintain major profit and loss responsibility for the estimating function
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by company leadership
• Oversee estimating department functions, including budgeting, staffing, and performance evaluations
• Prepare and review final estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness before submission
• Analyze historical data from estimates, purchase orders, and job cost reports to refine unit costs and man-hour figures
• Provide technical support and mentorship to estimating personnel throughout the bidding process
• Collaborate with leadership to identify target projects and establish bidding strategies
• Participate in client presentations as part of the bid process
• Partner with business development to execute company growth plans, identify new opportunities, and participate in client negotiations
• Prepare detailed estimates and perform comprehensive takeoffs for large-scale projects
• Lead the recruitment, training, and evaluation of estimating and sales staff
• Maintain major profit and loss responsibility for the estimating function
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by company leadership
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience in construction estimating, preferably with a General Contractor
• General Contracting experience is required (Subcontracting-only experience will not be considered)
• Experience leading teams and managing large-scale construction projects
• Strong conceptual estimating abilities, including identifying complete system components with limited details
• Expertise in estimating a variety of project types and contract structures
• Must have Timberline experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with owners, architects, designers, and project managers
• Strong presentation skills to participate in client bid presentations
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience in construction estimating, preferably with a General Contractor
• General Contracting experience is required (Subcontracting-only experience will not be considered)
• Experience leading teams and managing large-scale construction projects
• Strong conceptual estimating abilities, including identifying complete system components with limited details
• Expertise in estimating a variety of project types and contract structures
• Must have Timberline experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with owners, architects, designers, and project managers
• Strong presentation skills to participate in client bid presentations
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
Benefits and Perks:
• Pay Rate: $95K–$120K/year
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Paid Time Off and additional perks
• Pay Rate: $95K–$120K/year
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Paid Time Off and additional perks
Your New Organization:
Join a leading construction company based in Omaha, Nebraska, known for its excellence in estimating and project execution. With a strong commitment to innovation and collaboration, this organization offers a dynamic and growth-oriented work environment with opportunities to advance your career.
Join a leading construction company based in Omaha, Nebraska, known for its excellence in estimating and project execution. With a strong commitment to innovation and collaboration, this organization offers a dynamic and growth-oriented work environment with opportunities to advance your career.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $95,000–$120,000 annually, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
