Senior Estimator – Join a Legacy of Excellence at Danis

Since 1916, Danis has been a trusted builder, known for integrity, innovation, and delivering on our clients' visions. We're not just hiring professionals; we're seeking dedicated problem solvers who thrive on precision, creativity, and teamwork.

At Danis, we know that our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why we invest in your success. Danis University offers over 45 specialized training programs, ensuring you continuously develop your skills and advance your career. When you join Danis, you become part of a team that respects your expertise, values work-life balance, and fosters professional growth.

At Danis, we're more than just managers; we’re passionate builders, which leads to an organization full of trade specific know-how.  We understand the importance of focus and efficiency. With a mission to provide accurate estimates from day one, our extensive team of Estimators has the opportunity and ability to be laser-focused on the task at hand.  Ensuring they're not stretched too thin across various responsibilities allows for a balanced workload and a deep commitment to each project's success.

As a Senior Estimator at Danis, You’ll:

• Shape Projects from Start to Finish: Review proposal requirements, provide risk analysis input, determine scopes of work and required contents of estimate. Provide early input on manpower and resource needs for self-perform trades.
• Bring Visions to Life: Develop conceptual, self-perform, hard bid, and GMP estimates for diverse, complex projects.
• Go Beyond the Numbers: Leverage historical data, subcontractor input, and productivity metrics to create and refine detailed quantity takeoffs and man-hour-based estimates.
• Collaborate Seamlessly: Partner with preconstruction teams to provide constructability reviews, schedule input, value engineering, and target value delivery support.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education & Experience: A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred, with at least 8 years of estimating experience on commercial and institutional projects (up to $150 million).
• Project Expertise: Preferred candidates will have experience estimating projects in sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and food & beverage manufacturing. A background in self-perform work and at-risk GC/CM delivery methods is highly valued.
• Process Proficiency: Strong grasp of estimating techniques, cost control systems, and engineering disciplines.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to navigate complexity, innovate solutions, and drive success through informed decision-making.

What You’ll Gain as a Senior Estimator:

• Competitive Compensation: Annual merit increases and bonuses.
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance: For you and your family.
• Coverage for the Unexpected: Including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance and Life Insurance.
• Secure Your Future: A 401K Plan to help you plan for your retirement.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Vacation/PTO.
• Opportunity To Give Back: Constructing Hope, our community outreach program.
• Professional Development: Danis University has 45 different training programs.
• Financial Flexibility: Access to a Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• Share in Our Success: Profit Sharing, because we believe in rewarding your dedication.

At Danis, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover a career built on purpose, passion, and impact. If you’re looking to take your estimating expertise to the next level, work with a company that values your talent, and join a team dedicated to excellence, apply today and build your legacy with us!

Danis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Danis does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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