Alaska Construction Estimator: Lead Preconstruction Impact

Cornerstone General Contractors; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cornerstone General Contractors in Anchorage, AK is seeking an Estimator to join our preconstruction team. You will build detailed cost estimates from drawings and specs, perform takeoffs, and coordinate with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to shape projects from the start.

We value accuracy, ownership, and collaboration, offering a competitive salary, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits as part of a long‑term construction career in Alaska.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of commercial construction experience (field or office).
• Three+ years estimating vertical commercial projects.
• Strong ability to read plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience with takeoff software (E-Takeoff, OST, etc.).
• A mindset for accuracy, ownership, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed, competitive cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist with scope development.
• Support subcontractor engagement and bid coordination efforts.
• Assist with value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Help prepare conceptual and detailed project estimates.
• Support estimate organization, tracking, and documentation.
• Partner with project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors during preconstruction.
• Assist with subcontractor outreach and proposal review.
• Help identify project risks, cost impacts, and scope gaps early in the estimating process.
• Support the preparation of bid packages and estimate summaries.
• Contribute to maintaining historical cost data and estimating standards.

Skills

Reading plans & specs

Collaboration

Accountability

Tools

E-Takeoff

OST

Job description

Cornerstone General Contractors in Anchorage, AK is seeking an Estimator to join our preconstruction team. You will build detailed cost estimates from drawings and specs, perform takeoffs, and coordinate with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to shape projects from the start.

We value accuracy, ownership, and collaboration, offering a competitive salary, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits as part of a long‑term construction career in Alaska.