Estimator

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual, preliminary, and final construction cost estimates for commercial, industrial, civil, and infrastructure projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents to determine project scope and cost requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analyses for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project expenses.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost databases, and estimating tools.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and recommend cost-saving alternatives while maintaining project quality and performance requirements.
• Analyze project risks, market conditions, labor availability, and material pricing trends that could impact project costs.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, and operations personnel during preconstruction and bidding activities.
• Assist in preparing bid proposals, scope letters, qualifications packages, and contract documentation.
• Participate in project handoff meetings to ensure continuity between estimating and project execution teams.
• Maintain communication with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the bidding process.
• Track awarded projects and compare estimated costs against actual project performance to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Assist in developing and implementing estimating best practices and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of construction estimating experience within commercial, industrial, civil, utility, pipeline, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience preparing detailed estimates ranging from conceptual budgets to hard bid proposals.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, labor productivity, and project scheduling.
• Consistently produces high quality work products, implements innovations, and meets or exceeds project schedules and cost expectations.
• Teamwork skills to work with others in the department and with external customers to benefit the department and the organization.
• Advanced estimating and cost management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines concurrently.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, procurement processes, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to identify project risks and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with vendors and subcontractors.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding company and client information.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable industry regulations.