Entry Level Estimator

Responsibilities

• Aid in creating construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents.
• Support senior estimators and preconstruction managers in working with architects, engineers, and owners to develop plans and specifications that align with proposed budget limitations.
• Assist with subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop accurate construction budgets.
• Analyze and document plan overlays to identify changes and revisions to contract documents that may impact project budget or constructability.
• Formulate and coordinate project bid campaigns using in-house systems such as BidNet, including selecting appropriate subcontractors across all 16 divisions.
• Develop, coordinate, and issue project correspondence to preconstruction managers, senior estimators, architects, and subcontractors.
• Collect, analyze, and submit project Requests for Information (RFIs) to architects and distribute responses to subcontractors.
• Thoroughly review all project documents to define detailed scopes of work for all trades across all 16 divisions.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals across all trades and verify that they meet the defined project scope and all applicable project requirements.
• Develop, record, and recall trend cost information to support accurate budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain current knowledge and application of local and state building codes and public funding source design standards.
• Stay informed about trends and developments in the construction industry and integrate this knowledge into estimating practices.
• Support the achievement of subcontractor participation goals in alignment with project requirements and company objectives.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned estimating and preconstruction tasks and projects.
• Attend required corporate meetings, training programs, and internal seminars or webinars to enhance professional skills.
• Perform additional estimating and preconstruction duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for estimating, data analysis, and reporting.
• Internship experience or hands-on experience in construction trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated interest in and exposure to construction estimating.
• Foundational knowledge of construction management and commercial construction processes.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs accurately.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Capability to support preconstruction activities, including budgeting and bid preparation.
• Attention to detail and discipline in reviewing plans, specifications, and subcontractor proposals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is strongly preferred.
• Experience with construction estimating software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with construction management platforms such as Procore and BuildingConnected.
• Experience with project engineering in commercial or multifamily construction environments.
• Understanding of commercial construction and multifamily project types.
• Interest in developing into estimating and preconstruction leadership roles.
• Motivation to grow within a structured career path that includes performance-based bonuses, profit sharing, and employee ownership opportunities.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of industry trends, building codes, and design standards.