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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates for commercial construction projects
- Develop project budgets, quantity takeoffs, and cost analyses for required scopes of work
- Review project agreements, drawings, specifications, site information, and other documentation to establish scope and pricing requirements
- Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Communicate estimates, budgets, assumptions, and cost impacts with clients and internal project teams
- Collaborate with sales, architects, project managers, and stakeholders to establish estimating requirements, schedules, and deadlines
- Prepare estimating deliverables, bid tabulations, and presentation materials
- Update estimates as project designs and requirements evolve
- Support project teams throughout preconstruction and construction with budget guidance and cost analysis
- Maintain estimating software, cost databases, records, and historical cost information
- Participate in project kickoff, budget review, and debrief meetings
- Monitor construction market trends, labor costs, and material pricing
- Evaluate construction methods and materials for cost effectiveness
- Provide value engineering recommendations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Working knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, building systems, and industry practices
- Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and project budgets for commercial construction projects
- Experience working with subcontractors, suppliers, and construction pricing methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and reliable estimates
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain estimating schedules and deliverables while adapting to changing project requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of estimating, preconstruction, or related commercial construction experience
- Experience with Procore Estimating or similar commercial construction estimating software
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents
- Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, construction budgets, and cost estimates
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of Revit preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sabbatical program
- Collaborative, values-driven environment
- Volunteerism and community engagement initiatives
- Opportunities for professional growth and to shape the future of the industry