What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Estimator position at Advanced Building Corporation?
Description:
This position is primarily office-based and responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates to support preconstruction activities. The ideal candidate is highly self-directed, organized, and intrinsically motivated—someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of their work from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs across all construction disciplines
- Solicit, evaluate, and compile subcontractor and vendor pricing
- Develop clear, comprehensive scopes of work for all trades included in each estimate
- Prepare project proposals, including detailed scopes of work tailored to each project
- Manage and organize bid documents throughout the estimating process
- Coordinate budget handoff meetings and ensure a smooth transition to Project Management and Accounting teams
- Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed budgets as required
- Support value engineering efforts to optimize project cost and performance
Qualifications
- 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Self-directed, proactive, and motivated to deliver high-quality work
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and external partners
- Proficiency with estimating software and related tools (preferred)