Estimator

Beckenhauer Construction•Omaha, NE

22d

About The Position

The Estimator leads preconstruction and estimating efforts across multiple projects, from conceptual and schematic design through design development and construction documents. The role develops detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates, including budgets, contingencies, general conditions, allowances, and self-perform work. It manages subcontractor and supplier bidding, evaluates bids, and prepares recommendations. The Estimator also reviews project documents and conditions to assess constructability, value engineering opportunities, cost risks, procurement needs, and site logistics. The role coordinates preconstruction activities with owners, architects, engineers, government officials, and internal teams. It communicates estimates and project risks, conducts constructability reviews and preconstruction meetings, documents concerns, and leads project handoffs to support a smooth transition into construction. Regular, reliable attendance and physical presence at the assigned workplace are required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in construction management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, estimating software, and Bluebeam.
Strong understanding of drawings and specifications to support thorough constructability analysis.
Regular, reliable attendance and physical presence at the assigned workplace.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts across multiple projects, including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates.
Develop detailed quantity takeoffs, budgets, contingencies, general conditions, allowances, and self-perform work estimates.
Manage subcontractor and supplier bidding, including developing scopes and bid packages, soliciting new subcontractors and vendors, analyzing bids, preparing apples-to-apples bid tabs, identifying scope gaps, and making final bid recommendations.
Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, market conditions, escalation, procurement lead times, and site logistics to identify risks, cost savings, and potential issues.
Provide constructability reviews, value engineering, and cost analysis.
Coordinate preconstruction activities with owners, architects, engineers, government officials, and internal teams.
Coordinate site investigations, renovation assessments, permitting, asbestos requirements, fire and life-safety considerations, phasing, scheduling, and early procurement.
Communicate estimates, recommendations, and project risks to leadership and project teams.
Conduct constructability reviews and preconstruction meetings, document concerns, and lead comprehensive project handoff meetings.