Construction Estimator
Join a focused estimating team where your expertise drives accurate, defensible estimates from day one. Leverage our extensive historical data and self-perform trade knowledge to deliver impactful results without juggling unrelated responsibilities. Work on complex, high-profile commercial and institutional projects with a supportive, collaborative team.
As an Estimator, you’ll deliver precise estimating services for conceptual and hard bid projects across diverse contract types, specializing in complex commercial and institutional construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to define project scope and estimate requirements.
- Develop conceptual, self-perform, hard bid, and GMP estimates for complex projects.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and man-hour-based estimates using historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis.
- Provide risk analysis, constructability reviews, and value engineering support during preconstruction.
- Collaborate with operations teams on bid evaluations and subcontractor selection.
- Maintain thorough documentation to support all estimate figures.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of estimating experience on commercial/institutional projects up to $150M.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent technical training/experience).
- Expertise in self-perform work and at-risk GC/CM delivery methods.
- Proven experience in sectors like healthcare, life sciences, higher education, food & beverage manufacturing, data centers, or similar complex facilities.
- Proficiency in estimating software, cost control systems, and engineering disciplines.
- Ability to independently manage complex proposals with precision and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with preconstruction teams, project teams, architects, and subcontractors.
- Candidates with 5-7 years of strong estimating experience and a drive to tackle complex projects are encouraged to apply—we value potential and problem-solving skills.
Apply Today
Ready to focus your estimating expertise on high-impact projects? Submit your application to join our team in Columbus, OH, and grow with a company that values precision, collaboration, and innovation.