Construction Estimator

Position: Construction Estimator
Location: Bear, DE
Position type : Full time , Hybrid

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Estimator with strong construction knowledge and hands-on experience in estimating.

Job Duties

• Analyze documents, blueprints, and project plans to obtain a thorough understanding of the project.
• Determine factors that influence the cost of products and services.
• Prepare material and cost estimates for products and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, builders, subcontractors, and internal team members.
• Manage bids from vendors and contractors.
• Prepare detailed cost analyses using bid data.
• Present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.
• Adjust estimates based on project changes and updates.
• Prepare and submit final bids to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to take ownership of duties, follow through, and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills with customers, subcontractors, management, and coworkers.
• Ability to balance workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to produce timely, high-quality, and accurate results.
• Strong imagination, problem-solving skills, and technical orientation.
• Ability to evaluate decisions carefully and thoroughly based on expertise to minimize project risk.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of construction experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience with CAD, Bluebeam, and/or blueprint reading required.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Core Estimating Responsibilities

Review Scope and Plans

• Read scopes of work, architectural, structural, and grading/site plan drawings to understand specifications, dimensions, and requirements.
• Identify all necessary specifications, details, and sizes on construction plans.
• Residential plan reading experience is required, including knowledge of Foundation, Framing, Flooring, Electrical, and other construction phases.

Quantity Takeoffs & Math

• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate concrete volume in cubic yards or meters, formwork surface area, and rebar tonnage.
• Calculate linear footage, square footage, and other consumable materials.

Excel & Bid Preparation

• Create, edit, and modify Excel templates for bid creation.
• Prepare accurate and detailed estimates based on project plans, specifications, and vendor pricing.

Construction Codes & Pricing

• Identify applicable local and regional construction codes and costs.
• Knowledge of ACI, IRC, IECC, and other applicable construction codes.
• Identify local and regional vendors and labor crews for pricing and coordination.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, subcontractors, architects, and internal/external teams.
• Strong communication skills through both email and phone are essential.

Organization

• Organize and maintain bids, plans, scopes, contracts, emails, and submittals.
• Maintain accurate documentation in a high-volume estimating environment.

High-Volume Estimating

• Comfortable managing a backlog of approximately 25–35 bids.
• Ability to work independently and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.