Construction Estimator

Base pay range: $50,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr

The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive cost estimates and professional proposals to support new business development. This role supports design-build, GMP, conceptual, and hard-bid projects while collaborating closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to minimize risk and ensure project success.

• Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and written proposals
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop scope sheets by division
• Interpret construction documents, plans, specifications, and contracts
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Prepare recap sheets and participate in post-bid analysis
• Attend pre-bid, preconstruction, and client presentations
• Maintain estimating databases, bid documents, and cost data
• Collaborate with internal teams to support estimating and preconstruction efforts
• Ensure estimates are complete, accurate, competitive, and ethical
• Support continuous improvement through post-project reviews

• Minimum 2 years of construction industry experience
• At least 1 year of estimating experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction documents and cost estimating processes
• Proficiency with estimating tools and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering
• Experience with design-build or GMP projects

Entry level

Full-time

Management

Construction