Description

About NAVIGATE

NAVIGATE Building Solutions is a St. Louis-based owner's representative and construction management firm. Since 2016, NAVIGATE has delivered 500+ projects across K-12, higher education, local government, federal, senior living, and cultural facilities with a consistent track record of finishing ahead of schedule and under budget. With a combined team experience of 35+ years and a 43% diverse workforce, the team is growing steadily and the people joining now are being positioned to lead this company for years to come.

 
Role Description

This is a full-time Estimator or Senior Estimator role based out of our St. Louis or Kansas City office, with flexibility for remote work that supports real work-life balance. You will serve as a collaborative leader working alongside project managers, clients, architects, and engineers to develop conceptual budgets and detailed estimates on behalf of owners.

This is not a hard-bid-only role. We are looking for a conceptual estimator who can help owners understand what's possible before the design is finalized.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates across all phases of project delivery
• Translate early design concepts into reliable budget frameworks for owners and internal teams
• Prepare and present cost models and estimate reconciliations for client and board-level presentations
• Perform quantity takeoffs and apply current market pricing across multiple delivery methods
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to align scope, schedule, and budget throughout preconstruction and design
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications 

• 5-25 years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Strong conceptual estimating ability, experience developing budgets from programming, schematic, or design development documents is required 
• Proficiency in quantity takeoff, unit cost estimating, and cost modeling
• Familiarity with Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, and Design-Build delivery methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present to clients and governing boards
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven with a collaborative leadership style
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Owner's representative or construction management firm experience
• Experience with K-12, higher education, municipal, or publicly funded capital programs
• Familiarity with bond-funded and taxpayer-funded project environments
• Proficiency in estimating software (Sage, ProEst, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar) and platforms like Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud

Why NAVIGATE 

• Above-market base salary commensurate with experience
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Monthly car and phone allowances
• Mileage reimbursement as needed  
• Flexible work environment; remote options and work-life balance are genuinely prioritized, not just promised
• Office presence in St. Louis or Kansas City with flexibility built in
• Strong mentorship and training from a team that invests in your growth
• Rapid advancement in a fast-growing firm, you don't have to wait for someone above you to move on
• A team culture where people genuinely enjoy the work, believe in the mission, and feel supported by leadership that truly cares
• Company anniversary trip: NAVIGATE is celebrating 10 years and bringing the whole team (to Mexico!) 

*If this sounds like the right fit, apply or reach out directly. We move quickly and aim to provide feedback within 24-48 hours.*