Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job Description

As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in accurately reading blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents to understand the scope of work for preparing bid documents, correspondence, and estimates. You will stay up to date with safety codes and improvements in construction while navigating and understanding building codes and site‑related regulations. Your expertise will help prepare preliminary budget forecasts on schematic or progress designs for preconstruction design teams, working closely with architects and other professionals throughout the project.

• Maintain an up‑to‑date file or library of bids, engineering firms, trade contractors/suppliers, material, and equipment brochures and catalogues.
• Coordinate and conduct contractor pre‑bid meetings onsite or online.
• Communicate effectively with key contractors/bidders during bids.
• Prepare bid documents for construction projects with preconstruction design teams and external engineers.
• Evaluate offers to purchase based on site requirements, additions, and costing changes.
• Resolve cost differences by analyzing and collecting information.
• Identify potential value engineering and cost‑saving options.
• Write and present budgets, reports, and project plans for supervisor review.
• Schedule meetings with clients, site managers, and staff as required.
• Process paperwork and travel to building sites as necessary.
• Monitor construction processes.

• Commercial construction
• Estimation
• Preconstruction
• Bidding
• Construction management
• 3+ years of construction estimating experience
• Experience with commercial or industrial projects
• Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects
• Knowledge of the latest building codes and site‑related codes and regulations

The work environment includes interacting with architects and various professionals, both internally and externally, throughout the project. It may require traveling to building sites and scheduling meetings with clients, site managers, and staff as needed. The role involves both onsite and online coordination of contractor pre‑bid meetings, maintaining close communication with contractors and bidders, and ensuring that all processes align with the latest building codes and site‑related regulations.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Worthington, OH.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $5,000.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Worthington, OH. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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