Senior Estimator - Columbus - MAC Construction Inc. (Ohio)

Description

MAC Construction is a multi-generational family business with over 50 years of excellence in commercial construction. Now led by the 3rd generation of McEnery family members, brothers Steve and Matt, we continue the legacy of our founders by building enduring projects and partnerships with clients.

Our diverse portfolio includes multi-unit retail, restaurants, offices, and industrial facilities across the region. With each project, MAC aims for exceptional results and a positive legacy impact for clients, engaged team members, and the neighboring community.

Our values, learned from our family's leadership, are embodied in the acronym C.R.E.S.T.: Customer Focus, Respect for People, Excellence in Execution, Safety, and Team Collaboration.

OUR VALUES

• Customer Focus: We consistently deliver exceptional service by educating, collaborating, and engaging with our clients. Our goal is to make a positive impact beyond the construction site, building lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and timeliness.
• Respect for People: We treat everyone with kindness, compassion, and respect. We honor our heritage and operate with honesty and transparency, dedicated to investing in our team's growth and development.
• Excellence in Execution: We strive for excellence in every project we undertake by committing ourselves to completing every project on time. We pay attention to detail, uphold high standards, and continuously seek improvement to ensure the highest quality outcomes.
• Safety: We maintain safety in every aspect of our work, from conference rooms to construction sites. We take responsibility for our actions, overcome challenges with determination, and always prioritize safety.
• Team Collaboration: We value teamwork and believe that collaboration leads to better results. We foster an inclusive environment where every team member's contribution is respected and valued, working together to achieve our common goals.

WHAT IT'S LIKE

Our culture is one rich in development and feedback, we believe our company is strong because our people are strong. We strive to set expectations and clear goals from day one, so our team can feel empowered to take ownership over their projects and their careers. It's important to MAC Construction that our team feels supported and is always looking for what they can bring to a project, not what they take away from it.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A MAC SENIOR ESTIMATOR

• Lead and manage the preparation of detailed cost estimates for projects from conceptual through final bid documents.
• Establish bid strategies and ensure complete, accurate scope coverage across all divisions.
• Review and validate all estimates prior to submission, ensuring that pricing aligns with project drawings, vendor proposals, and company standards.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to estimating staff on takeoffs, bid leveling, and proposal documentation.
• Identify and communicate value engineering opportunities to improve cost efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Bid and Proposal Management

• Manage the full bid process from RFP intake through submission, including document control, trade solicitation, bid coverage, and leveling.
• Develop project-specific scope sheets and bid forms, confirming all trades have complete and current information.
• Lead bid-day analysis and ensure that all proposals reflect a complete and accurate scope.
• Assemble and deliver professional, client-ready proposal packages that communicate clarity, confidence, and alignment with project requirements.
• Support pre-bid meetings and post-bid interviews as needed to represent MAC's estimating team.
• Collaborate with design teams, project managers, and field leadership to identify constructability issues, schedule implications, and risk areas.
• Partner with operations on handoff deliverables, ensuring all bid assumptions, vendor selections, and clarifications are documented and accessible in Procore.
• Participate in project handoff meetings and support field teams in understanding estimate logic and scope breakdowns.

Vendor and Subcontractor Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and reliable coverage.
• Lead pre-bid scope review calls and ensure alignment on inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Review and level all subcontractor bids, tracking historical data for future reference.
• Maintain MAC's preferred vendor database and ensure consistent communication with trade partners.

Process Improvement & Data Management

• Support the development and refinement of MAC's preconstruction procedures and SOPs.
• Maintain historical cost data and use it to inform conceptual and schematic budgets.
• Assist in establishing performance metrics for estimating accuracy, proposal timeliness, and bid hit rate.
• Leverage technology (Procore, ProEst, Bluebeam, Excel, Smartsheet) to streamline estimating workflows.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS OF A MAC SENIOR ESTIMATOR

• Deep understanding of construction means, methods, and cost structures across commercial building types.
• Proficiency in Procore, ProEst (or equivalent estimating software), Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with data center, industrial, or MEP-intensive project estimating preferred.
• Ability to lead meetings with clients, architects, and subcontractors confidently and professionally.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8–12 years of progressive estimating experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience in both conceptual and hard-bid estimating is required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The typical annual base salary range for this role is $95-129k. The base salary offer will depend on experience and other relevant factors. This role is eligible for project bonuses as well as an annual incentive plan.

In addition to the above compensation, as a member of the MAC team, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Individual Healthcare and Dental coverage (80/20 split for employee, 50/50 split for dependents)
• 401k Plan - up to 4% Matching
• Paid Days off - starting at 3 weeks and 6 federal holidays
• HSA
• Company Vehicle, including insurance coverage or allowance
• Company-issued smartphone or phone allowance
• Company gas card
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Continuing Education

MAC Construction is an equal opportunity employer and motivated to consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.