Senior Estimator

Post Date

Jul 15, 2025

Location

Fremont,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94538
US
Sep 18, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

AUS-795417

Pay Rate

$48 - $60 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

* Understand, develop, compile and present high-level cost estimates for multiple projects

* Develop detailed cost estimates as designs develop, communicating with various stakeholders on cost drivers and value engineering opportunities across all trades

* Use efficient and aesthetic communication methods to escalate risks and communicate opportunities

* Employ a can-do attitude, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and aligned to the program goals

* Create what-if scenario estimates for program strategy and decision making

* Develop long term strategy on estimation methodology, tool and systems for CAPEX projects



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Required Skills & Experience

* 5-15 total years of estimation experience required

* Ability to do takeoffs, change management/change orders, value engineering, conceptual estimating, Bottoms up estimating

* Have a comfort level with conceptual estimating (little design and heavy assumptions)

* Ability to lead an estimate from start to finish and challenge design for value engineering and cost saving opportunities

* Experienced in Mechanical scopes (HVAC wet and dry / process piping) but rounded with Electrical, Instrumentation and Civil, Structural Scopes

o Mechanical Equipment - Boilers, chillers, Air Handling Units, Compressors, cooling towers etc.

o Utility supply - water, gas, air

o Understand ducting and piping runs.

* Experience with large scale commercial or manufacturing scope IE: R&D facilities, Data Centers, Production Plants, Warehouses

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.