Our client is a leading construction services provider specializing in a diverse range of projects including commercial office buildings hospitality venues life science facilities technology headquarters retail centers and parking structures. They are known for delivering exceptional quality and innovation in every project they undertake. To support their continued growth and success they are seeking an Estimator to join their dynamic team. This role is integral in preparing precise and competitive construction estimates collaborating with crossfunctional teams and contributing to the successful execution of groundbreaking projects.
Responsibilities
- Review project plans and specifications in detail and provide pricing and quantities in industrystandard estimate formats.
- Complete construction estimates including detailed construction estimates clarifications summaries and variances.
- Coordinate with the Operations team to compile review and analyze selfperform general requirements materials labor equipment data environmental factors and overall costs.
- Set up estimate work plans including kickoff checkins and review for all major estimates.
- Manage the trade partner bid process bid pricing preparing cost analyses and ensuring timely completion of estimates.
- Serve as a lead estimator on competitive bid projects including reviewing and managing scope trade partners and client bid requirements.
- Track estimates through Trend Logs Budget Control Systems or similar techniques.
- Provide estimating support or tradespecific estimating on projects assigned to other Lead Estimators as needed.
- Use existing cost history and available market intelligence to ensure estimates are accurate and competitive.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients design teams subcontractors and suppliers to ensure strategic alignment and competitiveness.
- Assess risk and ensure all bids and estimates meet client requirements.
- Collaborate with the operations team to communicate deliverables and procurement schedules.
- Comply with and support jurisdictional safety requirements and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management or a closely related discipline and 35 years of construction experience or 58 years of experience in construction estimating without a degree.
- Ability to read and understand construction documents.
- Proficient in quantifying and pricing major construction components and compiling them into standard estimate formats.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Knowledge of estimating programs such as Onscreen CostX Building Connected and Bluebeam.
- Familiarity with local construction codes methods and pricing.
- Introductory knowledge of project scheduling.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word Excel and Outlook.
- Proven ability to manage multiple estimates concurrently.
Join a team that values precision collaboration and innovation. If you are a detailoriented professional passionate about shaping the future of construction we encourage you to apply and contribute to our clients success while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.