What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at MOREgroup?
About Us
MOREgroup is a family of architecture, design, and engineering brands that serve civic, education, and healthcare practice areas. The facilities we bring to life are places where communities are cared for, educated, protected, and connected. We are proud to contribute to a strong social infrastructure where generations thrive.
Some of the things you can expect working at MOREgroup…
- Contributing to a fun, energetic, and entrepreneurial team within a growing company.
- Training and development opportunities to support career growth.
- High level of autonomy with exposure to a variety of areas.
- MORE opportunities and MORE resources to impact the communities we collectively serve.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Cost Estimator to join our team! The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in construction management and hands-on experience with general contractor projects.
Responsibilities
- Review and revise bond phase estimates for completeness and accuracy
- Executes detailed takeoffs, manages trade coverage and bid leveling, prepares narratives, supports presentations.
- Coordinate project phase estimates (bond, SD, DD, CD, and post award) – evaluate and report any significant changes in costs.
- Assist with value engineering of projects.
- Review models with Revit (viewer perspective)—navigate, interpret, and communicate model insights
- Provide expert advice on the cost for materials and systems.
- Prepares analysis summary of costs incurred during the construction phase.
- Report inaccuracies or omissions made in design or quote estimates.
- Review request for pricing as required for validation.
- Analyze market trends, material/labor availability, and logistic constraints (phasing, site conditions).
- Update database with regional construction costs based on project schedule according to value analysis.
- Maintain template for opinion of probable costs.
- Maintain calendar and monitor bidding projects within the educational and commercial field.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Must have a construction background with general contractor experience
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Revit, Bluebeam, and BIM 360.
- Ability to interpret incomplete drawings, perform accurate quantity takeoffs, and develop defensible cost models.
- Skilled in forecasting costs, applying contingencies, and assessing risk factors.
- Clear in explaining assumptions and estimates; works effectively with project managers, superintendents, and design teams.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple estimates simultaneously.
Benefits
This role offers competitive compensation and is eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits programs including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid time off & paid vacation
LOCATION
- Hybrid - U.S. / CO, NV, CA, TX, SC, NC, DC, MA, VT, NY, PA, ME