Senior Manager, Real Estate - Estimating

Position Summary... The Senior Manager, Real Estate - Estimating plays a vital role in supporting the successful execution of construction projects by delivering accurate, timely, and strategic cost estimates. This position partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to align on scope, schedule, and budget, while also driving innovation through AI-enabled solutions and continuous process improvement. As a key contributor to the Estimating Team, the Estimator ensures cost transparency, supports new concept development, and helps maintain the integrity of forecasting models critical to enterprise growth. What you'll do... • Develop and manage estimates for new stores, conceptual designs, fuel stations, remodels and enterprise initiatives. • Lead pricing discussions with internal and external partners, ensuring accurate costing based on scope of work and schedule. • Analyze vendor quotes for completeness, cost accuracy, and value opportunities. • Identify and implement AI-driven solutions to improve estimating accuracy and speed to market. • Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize design, installation, and construction practices. • Monitor market trends and cost drivers, delivering insights and solutions to mitigate future spend. • Identify and communicate value engineering opportunities to facilitate cost reductions. What you'll bring… • Strong understanding of construction documentation, including plans, specifications, and contracts. • A growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation. • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage shifting priorities. • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. • Experience managing stakeholder expectations and navigating conflicting priorities. • A startup mentality - resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity. • Proven ability to drive process improvements and enhance team efficiency. Additional Comments: This role is critical to maintaining the integrity of our estimating models and ensuring timely support for new initiatives. This associate will help balance workload, maintain data fidelity, and ensure rapid response to evolving business needs. It's also a key driver of innovation, responsible for identifying and implementing AI solutions that elevate our estimating capabilities and reduce friction across teams. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: - Stock Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 3 years' experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area OR 5 years' experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Managing profit and loss reporting, Managing project budgets, Project Management, Supervisory Masters: Business Administration Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification Primary Location... 2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.