Commercial Construction Estimator

Brief Description

The Estimator develops detailed estimates and budgets by collaborating with trade partners and vendors, conducting quantity take-offs, and referencing historical cost data. They play a critical role in laying the groundwork for project success by ensuring all potential costs and preconstruction factors are thoroughly evaluated and incorporated into the estimate.

• Maintain broad technical knowledge of construction practices, safety regulations, building systems, codes, and sustainable design.
• Analyze project documents and site conditions to understand project scope, logistics, and feasibility.
• Conduct industry research to stay current with trends, methods, materials, and costs.
• Develop preliminary schedules and actively participate in design and coordination meetings.
• Support project transition by leading hand-off meetings and providing detailed project history to the Operations team.

• Prepare comprehensive estimates through quantity take-offs, collaboration with trade partners, and use of historical cost data.
• Perform conceptual (ROM) and detailed estimates for assigned scopes, including key trades like concrete, lumber, and millwork.
• Lead estimating efforts as Bid or Scope Captain when assigned, delegating responsibilities and managing timelines.
• Maintain document control, track revisions, and manage critical items, general conditions, and assumptions.
• Provide cost updates throughout design development, support value engineering, and contribute to post-project reviews to refine cost data.

• Foster strong relationships with design teams, owners, and trade partners to clarify scope, resolve issues, and align on project goals.
• Maintain a database of qualified vendors and trade partners and assist in assessing capabilities in coordination with Risk Management.

• Develop and distribute bid instructions, RFIs, and addenda, and ensure sufficient bid coverage through outreach and plan rooms.
• Analyze and level bids, identify gaps or overlaps, and verify accuracy of final pricing and inclusions.
• Coordinate internal bid reviews, submit proposals, and ensure materials and methods meet project specifications.
• Provide timely feedback to bidders and support selection of trade partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction engineering and technology, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as either an Estimator in the construction industry, working for a qualifying trade partner, or as an Estimating Engineer or any combination of education and construction industry experience that is necessary to perform essential duties.
• Construction field or project management experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of generally accepted construction practices and processes is required.
• Proficient at reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• General knowledge of contract types including hard-bid/lump-sum, cost-plus and guaranteed-maximum-price is required.
• General knowledge of critical path method (CPM) schedules.
• Experience with a bid distribution platform such as Building Connected, Smart Bid, or similar is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of programs, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint are required.
• Working knowledge of cost estimating software preferred.
• High standard of ethics, fairness, and appropriate transparency with bidders and partners.

• Ability to clearly understand and champion company mission and values that TIES us all together.
• Work in a combined group as a Team, contributing toward achievement of a common goal.
• Stay committed to providing high quality service and excellence through Integrity and ethical principles.
• Surpass ordinary standards and requirements to exceed expectations delivering Excellence.
• Embrace, advance and promote Safety as a Core Value, including mental and physical safety, creating a culture where work is performed safely or not at all; there is no compromise.
• Collaborates effectively across departments and with individuals at all levels of the organization, adapting to a variety of personalities and working styles.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, consistently maintaining a polite, helpful, and professional tone.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward colleagues, the work environment, and job responsibilities, showing respect for others and valuing individual differences.
• Interfaces confidently with field personnel, including Superintendents and trade partners, building strong working relationships.
• Interprets and understands critical path method (CPM) schedules to support project planning and execution.
• Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Performs well under pressure in high-stakes situations, including fast-paced bid negotiations, maintaining composure,…