What makes a Senior Estimator different from an Estimator?
Employers may distinguish the roles by project complexity, independence, review work or mentoring responsibility. We establish the level and scope before recruiting.
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Senior Construction Estimator Recruiters
Recruit Senior Estimators with trade and project experience aligned to bid scope, estimate responsibilities and construction delivery methods.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Construction HeadhuntersWe don't post jobs. We headhunt.
- Elite construction recruiters
- No fee unless you hire
- Local and 100% travel candidates
- GCs, developers and construction managers
Start the search
Tell us who you need.
Share the basics. We will call to talk through the job.
No finished job description needed. Ivan or a senior teammate will help you work through the details.
Prefer a conversation? Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Or call 954-758-9593.
For a standard contingency search, there is no upfront recruiting fee. You pay only if you hire under the signed agreement.
The search brief
Senior Estimators develop and review project pricing with an understanding of scope, risk and delivery. We recruit experienced estimators whose background fits the work and bid responsibilities.
A direct route to the right hire
How it works.
- 01
Tell us the role
Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.
- 02
We send vetted candidates
We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.
- 03
Pay only if you hire
A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.
Our approach
Senior estimators matched to the scope
We recruit Senior Estimators for general contractors, developers and specialty trades. Intake clarifies estimate type, bid volume, delivery method, trade coverage and how the estimator works with preconstruction and operations.
Our approach
Experience beyond the job title
We discuss project types, estimating responsibility, scope review and collaboration with project teams. The search distinguishes an experienced individual contributor from a Chief Estimator or team director.
Our approach
Local and traveling candidates
Our network includes Senior Estimators in the markets we cover and professionals willing to travel. We confirm work location, bid-team structure and travel needs before an introduction.
The people behind the work
Roles we focus on.
- Senior Estimator
- Lead Estimator
- Senior Cost Estimator
- Senior Preconstruction Estimator
- Chief Estimator
- Traveling Senior Estimator
Hiring examples
Examples of roles we recruit.
Use these sample roles to describe the title, project type and location you need.
- Senior Estimator, Ground-Up Commercial, Texas
- Senior Estimator, Hospital Construction, Florida
- Senior Estimator, Highway and Bridge, California
- Senior Estimator, Manufacturing, Ohio
- Senior Estimator, Multifamily, Georgia
- Senior Estimator, Concrete Construction, Arizona
- Senior Estimator, Structural Steel, New York
- Traveling Senior Estimator, Retail Rollouts, Virginia
Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
Which project types do you recruit Senior Estimators for?
We recruit across building, infrastructure and specialty scopes. The search is specific to the employer's project mix and estimating needs.
How do you evaluate estimating experience?
We discuss estimate responsibility, scope review, delivery method and collaboration with project teams. Candidate experience is compared with the work to be priced.
Can a Senior Estimator travel for assignments?
Yes. We consider local candidates and estimators willing to travel to support work. The expected location and travel arrangement are clear before introductions.
How much does an Estimator search cost?
The signed recruiting agreement defines the fee and search terms. No professional fee is due for a standard contingency search unless we place a candidate you hire.
Do you recruit specialty trade Senior Estimators?
Yes. We recruit estimators for specialty construction firms as well as general contractors. We focus on relevant trade and project knowledge.
Start a conversation
Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Public candidate profiles
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. We confirm current interest and fit before arranging a private introduction.
How it works
How we fill your job.
Four steps, run by Ivan or a senior teammate.
Tell us who you need
We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.
We find and speak with candidates
We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.
You meet the strongest matches
You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.
We help you complete the hire
We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.
Relocation and travel
Location is part of the search.
We look locally first and discuss whether relocation or travel makes sense. A traveling superintendent's rotation, a PM's family move and a local commute are different decisions. We cover relocation help, per diem and timing before you meet anyone, not at the offer.
Placement protection
Candidate replacement guarantee
How long is the candidate replacement guarantee?
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.