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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in estimating for commercial construction projects, including proficiency in quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and collaboration with project teams. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for identifying risks and developing accurate estimates.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Estimating ExperienceConcrete KnowledgeProficiency in BluebeamAttention to DetailAbility to Read Plans
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Quantity TakeoffsBid PreparationValue EngineeringConstructability Risk IdentificationLabor PricingEquipment PricingLogistics PricingScope Document CreationNegotiation SupportPost-Job Review Participation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsIntegrityCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
BluebeamExcelMicrosoft OfficeProcore
Industry Keywords
Commercial ConstructionSelf-Perform WorkSubcontracted WorkGeneral ConditionsBidding Opportunities
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Identify and track bidding opportunities
- Review plans, specifications, addenda, and RFIs
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
- Support Go/No-Go decisions with leadership
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for self-perform scopes
- Build estimates using internal pricing and subcontractor quotes
- Develop general conditions, labor, equipment, and logistics pricing
- Identify constructability risks and value engineering options
- Create bid packages and scope documents
- Solicit, track, and review subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Prepare bid tabs and scope comparisons
- Support negotiations and buyout activities
- Prepare estimate turnover packages for project teams
- Support early buyout and scope clarification
- Participate in post-job reviews to improve future estimates
- Collaborate with leadership, project management, and field teams to produce complete, realistic estimates aligned with field execution
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3–7 years of estimating experience in commercial construction
- Strong knowledge of concrete, GC, and general trades scopes
- Experience with self-perform and subcontracted work
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office; Procore a plus
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contract documents
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity
- Must commute to the Waterford, Ohio office each day
- Travel required for site walks, pre-bid meetings, and client meetings
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay
- Leave time
- Paid holidays
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K match
- Flexible Spending Account