# Senior Estimator

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-estimator

A Senior Estimator prepares detailed cost estimates and competitive bids for construction projects, reading blueprints closely to quantify materials, labor, and equipment needs. They use construction estimating software like Procore or Sage to build proposals and negotiate pricing with subcontractors and suppliers before submission to owners or general contractors. This role is typically held by an experienced construction professional trusted to lead bid preparation for large or complex projects with minimal oversight.

Top skills: [Blueprint Reading](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/blueprint-reading), [Cost Estimation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/cost-estimation), [Negotiation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/negotiation)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Estimator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/estimator)
- Often leads to: [Chief Estimator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-estimator)

## Similar roles

[Chief Estimator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-estimator), [Construction Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/construction-manager), [Contracts Administrator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/contracts-administrator), [Cost Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cost-analyst), [Project Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/project-manager), [Senior Construction Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-construction-manager), [Senior Structural Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-structural-engineer)

## Open Senior Estimator roles (1)

- [Senior Estimator](https://stvinc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/stv/job/Dallas-Texas/Senior-Estimator_JR6085) at [STV Group](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stv-group) — Dallas, TX (listed on STV Group's own careers site)

## Likely next role (1)

Where Senior Estimators commonly go next: [Chief Estimator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-estimator).

- [Chief Estimator](https://granite.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Orlando-Florida/Chief-Estimator_R0000007781) at [Granite Construction](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/granite-construction) (listed on Granite Construction's own careers site)

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- [Project Manager](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/globalhealthcareexchangeinc/jobs/4722773005) at [Vendormate](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/vendormate) — Office Location or Remote - USA (listed on Vendormate's own careers site)

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