Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary

Site Line Services is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Estimator to support the preconstruction phase of commercial construction projects. This role requires a strong understanding of construction methods, cost development, and value engineering, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with owners, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams. The Estimator plays a critical role in setting projects up for success while upholding Site Line Services culture of trust, respect, integrity, service, and stewardship.

This is a hybrid role that may include some work from home and will require some time in-office and some travel to project sites.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to fully understand project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Review, level, and analyze bids to confirm scope coverage and pricing accuracy.
• Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans
• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors and contractors
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates, including hard costs, general conditions, contingencies, and fees.
• Identify scope gaps, assumptions, and potential project risks. Develop appropriate clarifications, exclusions, and contingencies.
• Participate in internal estimate reviews with preconstruction and operations teams to validate pricing, assumptions, and overall strategy.

• Assist in the development of bid packages and proposals, including scope narratives, assumptions, and pricing breakdowns.
• Support value engineering efforts and alternate pricing strategies to align project costs with client objectives.
• Assist with negotiated work, and contract pricing, including pricing for scope changes and revisions.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and coordination calls with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants as required. Occasional travel to project sites, meetings, or company offices as needed.

• Support the transition from preconstruction to operations by clearly communicating estimate assumptions, scope details, and risks.
• Assist with pricing, changing orders and scope revisions during construction as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or a related role, preferably within commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software, Microsoft Excel, and construction management platforms.
• Experience with design-building or design-assist delivery methods is a plus.

Come join Site Line Services as we expand our footprint within the ever-changing construction industry. As we grow, we are always looking to add highly talented people to our team. This is a full-time position. We offer a variety of benefits and ancillaries. Compensation is negotiable based on experience. Site Line Services is an equal opportunity employer.