Estimator

About the Role

The Estimator works closely with external clients—including Construction Managers, General Contractors, and Architectural Design Teams—to accurately establish project costing for contract sales. This role plays a key part in the preconstruction process by reviewing documents, defining scopes, preparing budgets, evaluating construction details, supporting design assist efforts, and strengthening client relationships. The position provides opportunities for growth while contributing significantly to operational success and project execution across the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships and maintain open communication with owners, decision makers, construction managers, architects, engineers, and other external clients critical to project success.
• Create and sustain positive working relationships with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring fairness, professionalism, and consistent collaboration.
• Identify and pursue opportunities through relationship building, networking, and active engagement with clients.
• Accurately define work scopes and develop material budgets, labor budgets, allowances, contingencies, and lead times.
• Prepare complete scope of work proposals for all phases of project implementation, from schematic design through GMP submissions.
• Deliver a best-in-class client experience by contributing to design assist efforts, offering value engineering options, and providing comprehensive preconstruction support.
• Interpret architectural drawings, plans, and specifications to develop detailed and accurate estimates.
• Support smooth project transition to Project Managers by providing clear scope of handoff, pricing documentation, and project details.
• Continue supporting Operations throughout contract sales to clarify scope, update pricing, and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Maintain strong organizational standards in document management, estimating files, specifications, pricing databases, and digital records.
• Demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills in all internal and external interactions.
• Apply critical thinking, active listening, and teamwork to achieve accurate estimates and successful project outcomes.
• Produce role-specific scope of work for a team or location and develop plans to achieve goals set by leadership.
• Execute tasks and projects to deliver quality solutions while following company policies and processes.
• Maintain communication, documentation, and reporting metrics for roles.
• Train new team members for role-specific or team-specific work (as SME).
• Collaborate with team members to deliver quality work and meet timelines and financial expectations.
• Set and communicate goals and plans for accounts, projects, etc., internally and with clients.
• Recommend growth of ideas, efficiencies, and new systems for improvement.
• Communicate progress, needs, and updates to manager or director.
• Champion a culture of safety across all operations and ensure compliance with all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Lead by example in promoting safe work practices and hazard awareness.
• Support safety training, audits, and continuous improvement efforts while working with the safety manager.
• Empower employees to speak up about safety concerns and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with safety teams to monitor and improve safety performance.
• Integrate safety into planning and project execution.

Requirements

• Two-year degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent industry experience.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience forecasting demand and analyzing construction requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook), scheduling software (Project, Smartsheet), and PDF markup tools.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical aptitude: AutoCAD or Revit experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, active listening skills, and critical thinking.