Construction Estimator (72609)

The Estimator is responsible for managing construction estimates from beginning to end, including reviewing bid documents, performing quantity takeoffs, preparing cost estimates, coordinating with internal teams, and communicating with clients, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. This role works closely with estimating leadership, project management, business development, construction operations, and external partners to ensure accurate, competitive, and complete proposals. The position reports to management within the estimating department and may oversee an existing estimating assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage estimates from initial opportunity review through final proposal submission.
• Work closely with estimators, business development managers, project managers, construction managers, engineers, architects, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to understand project scope, changes, RFIs, and cost impacts.
• Review requests for proposals, drawings, specifications, amendments, addenda, and other bid documentation to determine scope of work, materials, labor, schedule requirements, and pricing strategy.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for waterproofing, masonry restoration, concrete repair, façade restoration, and related scopes of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and client meetings as needed.
• Prepare detailed estimates, proposals, bid forms, clarifications, exclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Provide detailed information to management and peer review teams during estimate review and proposal finalization.
• Consult with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and construction team members to formulate estimates, confirm pricing, and resolve scope or cost-related issues.
• Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to develop crew sizes, production rates, schedules, and installation methods.
• Maintain and update cost databases, including labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, direct cost, and indirect cost information.
• Compare estimated costs to actual project performance to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Maintain the integrity of the company’s directory of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support timely workflow and proposal deadlines.
• Manage communication between upper management and estimating staff regarding active estimates, bid opportunities, deadlines, and proposal status.
• Support and promote company safety standards and best practices.
• Delegate tasks to estimating support staff when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.