Job Description

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

Position Summary

Seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Construction Estimator to join a growing team.

The Construction Estimator works closely with project managers, operations leadership, engineering, manufacturing, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to analyze project requirements, assess project risks, and develop winning proposals.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and mathematical abilities, exceptional attention to detail, construction knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The salary range $58,000 - $70,500.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Estimating & Bid Preparation

• Review project drawings, specifications, bid documents, contracts, and scope requirements to determine project costs and constructability.
• Prepare detailed take-offs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and specialty products.
• Develop accurate and competitive project cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
• Evaluate project requirements and identify potential risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
• Analyze labor productivity, material pricing, equipment utilization, logistics, and project schedules.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs), scope clarifications, and bid qualifications, as necessary.
• Assemble and submit complete bid packages.
• Support pricing strategy discussions and proposal development efforts.

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key industry partners.
• Review quotations to ensure scope completeness, pricing accuracy, and competitive positioning.
• Assist in the evaluation of subcontractor qualifications and capabilities.

Project Transition & Operational Support

• Coordinate project turnover meetings with operations and project management teams following project award.
• Assist with budget development and project handoff documentation.
• Support project teams with estimating-related questions during project execution.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, bid files, and pricing records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, estimating procedures, and ISO requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of bid information, pricing strategies, and customer data.
• Occasionally visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, verify project scope, and gather information necessary for accurate pricing.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of construction estimating experience preferred.
• Experience estimating commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or specialty construction projects strongly preferred.
• Experience estimating engineered systems, specialty construction products, healthcare facilities, radiation shielding systems, industrial process environments, or other technically complex projects is highly desirable.
• Experience working with subcontractors, vendors, fabrication shops, or specialty trade contractors preferred.
• Familiarity with project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and negotiated contracts is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze architectural, structural, mechanical, and construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, project teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with PlanSwift or similar digital take-off software preferred.
• Ability to review, manipulate, annotate, and print digital plans and construction documents.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across estimating, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate and complete project estimates.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to review detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Ability to occasionally travel to project sites.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Ability to move throughout construction sites while observing applicable safety requirements.