Construction Estimator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience estimating commercial or residential construction projects for a general contractor.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Timberline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define work scopes and solicit and select subcontractors.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and organize and assemble estimates.
• Prepare hard bids and organize scopes of work.
• Perform conceptual estimating through the construction management process, including program, schematic, design development, and construction document phases, working with architects and engineers.
• Manage the construction budget.
• Apply understanding of construction means and methods and labor productivity rates.
• Translate CPM schedules into construction budgets.
• Communicate scheduling expectations clearly to subcontractors.
• Apply knowledge of unit costs for construction materials and labor, square-foot costs for different building types, and typical system costs for foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, and interiors.
• Understand and lead value engineering working sessions.
• Build and maintain subcontractor relationships that help win work.
• Present estimates to owners.
• Participate in forecast meetings and track budget versus actual costs during construction.

Benefits

• Free medical and dental insurance, including family plans.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with match.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Supplemental benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.