Facilities Maintenance

Estimator

Facilities Maintenance
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation, including labor, materials, and overhead for construction and facilities maintenance projects. Proficient in utilizing estimating software and Microsoft Excel to analyze and improve estimating processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost EstimationEstimating Software ProficiencyConstruction Methods UnderstandingNegotiation SkillsBlueprint Reading

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review bid documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop detailed quantity take-offs
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes
  • Prepare complete cost estimates covering labor, material, equipment, and overhead
  • Assemble and submit proposals and bid packages
  • Review quote suggestions and site photos submitted by field technicians
  • Partner with Business Development and Sales teams on RFP/RFQ responses and client presentations
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks to assess project scope and risk
  • Support pricing strategy discussions
  • Participate in project turnover meetings with Project Management and Operations
  • Maintain historical cost data and unit pricing
  • Track win/loss rates and provide input on estimating process improvements
  • Build and maintain subcontractor and supplier relationships
  • Qualify new subcontractors and suppliers
  • Negotiate pricing and scope with vendors
  • Source parts, materials, and pricing from key suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3-5 years of estimating experience in facilities maintenance, construction, or a related trade
  • Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and costs
  • Experience estimating facilities maintenance, repair, and capital improvement projects preferred
  • Familiarity with blueprint reading and construction documents preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills preferred
  • Proficiency with work order management (WOM) platforms preferred
  • Field technicians with a track record of self-generating and selling their own quotes are encouraged to apply as a path into estimating

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Quantity Take-OffsCost EstimatesProposal PreparationHistorical Cost Data MaintenanceProject Scope AssessmentRFP/RFQ ResponsesFacilities Maintenance EstimatingCapital Improvement EstimatingVendor NegotiationMaterial Sourcing
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelWork Order Management Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
ConstructionFacilities MaintenanceRepair ProjectsCapital Improvement ProjectsSubcontractor Relationships