Construction Estimator

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review plans and design drawings; prepare quantity take-offs for assigned scopes.
• For negotiated work, perform a comprehensive review of the plans to ensure the full scope is captured, including any design intent not explicitly noted.
• Analyze bids to ensure alignment with specifications, material quality, pricing, schedule, insurance, and compliance requirements.
• Resolve questions with subcontractors prior to bid submission and clarify scope gaps or overlaps.
• Track trends in construction standards, finishes, and materials across various sectors to ensure bids are competitive and accurate.
• Develop scope-specific bid packages and inclusion checklists for subcontractors and track response completion.
• Use estimating software and digital tools to calculate, record, and manage estimates with accuracy.
• Provide estimates for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor/vendor selection.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and team members to resolve issues and refine scope details.
• Maintain and improve a centralized historical cost database to enhance the accuracy of future estimates.
• Compare estimated costs to actual project outcomes and identify areas for refinement.
• Recommend process improvements to increase estimating efficiency and reduce cost discrepancies.
• Monitor cost trends in construction work to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Background and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5-8 years of estimating experience, preferably with exposure to a variety of scopes and sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems, and trade sequencing.
• Excellent skills in estimating, budgeting, vendor coordination, and preconstruction support.