Estimator

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, specifications, scopes, and project documents to develop comprehensive and accurate estimates.
• Develop detailed bid packages that capture all definable components and scopes of work.
• Manage multiple project pursuits simultaneously, including large and complex commercial projects.
• Coordinate directly with owners, architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams throughout the estimating process.
• Manage project information, bid invitations, and subcontractor outreach through estimating and bid management platforms.
• Maintain and analyze historical project data, cost information, and estimating databases to support accurate pricing and benchmarking.
• Manage and distribute project information during preconstruction, including addenda, ASIs, pre-bid RFIs, preliminary schedules, contract documents, and other bid-related materials.
• Communicate regularly with clients and trade partners regarding estimate status, scope clarification, pricing, and critical project issues.
• Support the Preconstruction Manager in meeting client deliverables, RFP requirements, and project pursuit milestones.
• Solicit, review, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor bids to determine the best overall value for the project.
• Prepare detailed bid comparisons and make recommendations regarding subcontractor selection and procurement.
• Participate in constructability reviews to identify design conflicts, scope gaps, drawing discrepancies, schedule concerns, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Assist in developing budgets, conceptual estimates, GMP estimates, and final bid proposals.
• Support value-engineering efforts by identifying alternative materials, systems, and construction methods that improve project value while maintaining design intent.
• Assist with project turnover and estimating hand-off to the project management and field teams.
• Support project startup, subcontractor procurement, and early project planning as needed.
• Maintain organized and accurate estimating documentation throughout the pursuit and preconstruction process.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes, cost databases, and historical project information.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a construction Estimator or Bid Coordinator.
• Commercial construction experience with a general contractor is strongly preferred.
• Experience with healthcare, life sciences, higher education, federal, office, or other complex commercial projects is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, and subcontractor procurement.
• Ability to accurately analyze subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps, and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a high-performing preconstruction team.

Software & Technology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with BuildingConnected or similar bid solicitation and subcontractor outreach platforms.
• Experience with Destini or comparable construction estimating and budgeting software.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for plan review, takeoffs, and document management.
• Experience with Procore or other construction project management platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and construction scheduling principles.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Sage/Timberline, or other estimating platforms is a plus.