Overview As Estimator you will prepare and manage project estimates across disciplines, shaping bid strategy and cost baselines. You will work with the project team to evaluate scope, drive quantity takeoffs, and integrate vendor quotes and safety considerations. This role supports multiple departments, guides decision-making, and contributes to winning work through accurate, timely estimates. Join a company focused on safe, high-quality infrastructure and opportunities to grow within a values-driven, collaborative environment.
Compensation / Benefits- generous benefits
- extensive training
- promotion from within
- competitive salary
- career growth opportunities
Responsibilities- Prepare and complete estimates for assigned projects across multiple disciplines
- Review specifications, drawings, and quantities; conduct pre-bid meetings to define scope
- Compute cost factors, prepare management-useful estimates, and quantify labor/material/equipment
- Evaluate vendors/subcontractors and obtain quotations with Purchasing
- Interface with owner/architect/engineer/subcontractors to share cost data and feasibility
- Maintain backup cost documents and price data with Purchasing
- Support other disciplines and assist with design option analysis and value engineering
- Assist with change orders, extra work items, and material procurement after award
- Ensure safety considerations are integrated into estimates and align with Allan Myers Safety Program
- Provide lead direction to Estimator I or team members and mentor as needed
- Prepare bid proposals, verify contracts and pre-bid schedules, and transfer data to project teams
Key requirements- Bachelor in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 4 years of construction experience in estimating, operations, or engineering
- OSHA 10 hour certification
- Technical familiarity with preconstruction planning, safety policies, and related procedures
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- analytical
- detail oriented
- negotiations
- computer systems
- preconstruction planning
- safety policies and procedures
