Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Estimator

As an Estimator at Progressive Companies, you will lead technical preconstruction estimating efforts that guide early project decisions and cost certainty. You'll own quantity take-offs, subcontractor analysis, and budget creation, ensuring internal alignment and constructability. This role is ideal for someone energized by detailed estimating, data accuracy, and value engineering.

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for accurate cost estimates.
• Build and maintain cost databases using historical $/SF benchmarks, labor rates, and vendor pricing.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals and ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and risk.
• Prepare and present conceptual estimates and budgets for internal planning and client use.
• Support schematic and design development phases by advising teams on cost alignment.
• Lead internal estimating meetings to review assumptions, validate inputs, and assess risk.
• Identify and recommend value engineering options to improve cost-efficiency and constructability.
• Maintain detailed records of estimates, bid clarifications, subcontractor quotes, and cost decisions.
• Serve as the cost estimating lead for mid-sized projects, supporting Project Managers and Design Leads.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating, with a focus on commercial or mid-sized projects.
• Demonstrated success managing cost estimates independently from schematic through bid.
• Strong ability to interpret construction documents and specifications with precision.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Bluebeam and Procore preferred.
• Knowledge of subcontractor markets, scope writing, and proposal evaluation.
• OSHA-10, OSHA-30, or Residential Builders License are a plus.

People Matter

Each individual's background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, with comprehensive benefits including an award‑winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit‑sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).