What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator, Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) position at Professional Partners Group?
PPG Staffing is seeking a CSA Estimator to support construction estimating for civil, structural, and architectural scopes. The ideal candidate can prepare accurate estimates, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and identify scope gaps and cost risks.
Responsibilities
- Prepare estimates for civil, structural, and architectural construction work.
- Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, and equipment costs.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Compare proposals for scope completeness, exclusions, and pricing differences.
- Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and potential cost impacts.
- Coordinate with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Prepare estimate summaries documenting assumptions, allowances, and exclusions.
- Update estimates as designs develop or project requirements change.
- Support budgeting, change order pricing, and value engineering.
Qualifications
- Construction estimating experience covering civil, structural, and architectural scopes.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs and evaluating subcontractor bids.
- Understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and cost drivers.
- Proficiency with Excel and construction estimating or takeoff software.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Semiconductor, industrial, manufacturing, data center, or other complex construction projects.
- General contractor estimating or preconstruction experience.
- Familiarity with concrete, structural steel, earthwork, building envelopes, and architectural finishes.
- A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.