Estimator

American Construction Corporation•Peabody, MA

About The Position

The Estimator develops accurate and competitive project estimates that support AMCON's business objectives and position projects for successful execution. The role works closely with Preconstruction, Operations, and Field teams to evaluate project opportunities, develop budgets, analyze risks, and prepare comprehensive cost estimates throughout the preconstruction process. The Estimator coordinates with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather information, solicit pricing, and ensure estimates are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and collaborative. The position includes preparing estimates at conceptual, schematic, design development, and final stages; reviewing project documents; performing quantity takeoffs and cost analyses; and soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier proposals. It also supports project budgeting, preliminary scheduling, estimating standards and tools, business development, and proposal efforts. Success is measured by estimate accuracy and completeness, timely milestone and bid completion, quality of subcontractor and vendor engagement, collaboration, and contribution to successful pursuits and project turnover to Operations.

Requirements

Strong understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and costs.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed cost estimates.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Excel, and other construction technology platforms.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
3–7 years of commercial construction estimating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates.
Review plans, specifications, and project documents to determine project scope and requirements.
Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analyses.
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering alternatives.
Assist in developing project budgets and preliminary schedules.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Field Managers, and Preconstruction personnel to develop project strategies.
Participate in estimate reviews and project turnover meetings.
Maintain accurate estimating records, databases, and historical cost information.
Support business development and proposal efforts as needed.
Assist in maintaining estimating standards, processes, and software tools.