Senior Estimator; Conceptual
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Construction
Estimator
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Salary Exempt Louisville, KY, US
2 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually
Calhoun Construction is seeking dynamic and ambitious individuals to join our growing company. We are committed to our associates as well as the communities that we live in, and we want employees that share that same passion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects is required
- Review, create, submit quality estimates with detailed proposals from conceptual to construction.
- Prepare high level quantity and manpower take-offs
- Prospect and procure new opportunities for bid
- Comprehensively analyze plans, specifications, proposals and additional documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects
- Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, jobsite walk-throughs, bids, and coordination meetings
- Must maintain an extremely professional working relationship with clients, subcontractors, and peers
- Other duties as assigned
- Desire and determination to succeed
- Bachelor's degree or combination of education and years of experience
- The ability to proficiently provide estimates & estimating services
- Experience with conceptual and schematic design budgeting
- Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff preferred
- Knowledge of construction processes and terminology
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to fully understand plans and specifications
- Excellent communication skills; both internal and external
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, teamwork environment
- Minimum 10 years experience
as a commercial construction estimator - 401(k) w/company match
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Calhoun is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin or any other protected class.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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