CES Equipment Estimator: Construction Program Lead

Next 150 Construction Services, LLC; Fairmeadows (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Next 150 Construction Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking a CES Program Estimator to support nationwide equipment estimation and budgeting for the Consolidated Equipment Solution Program. This role develops accurate equipment estimates, establishes estimating standards, and provides data for vendor strategies and pricing decisions.

The position requires building project-specific estimates from schedules and input from project teams, maintaining cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in construction estimating, equipment operations, procurement, project controls, preconstruction, or a related field
• Experience preparing estimates, budgets, bid comparisons, cost models, or vendor analyses
• Experience with project planning, construction schedules, logistics plans, drawings, specifications, and equipment requirements
• Experience working with construction equipment, rental vendors, or equipment procurement (preferred)
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Support CES Programs nationwide by preparing accurate equipment estimates for prospective and active projects.
• Develop project-specific equipment estimates using schedules, labor forecasts, logistics plans, drawings, specs, and input from teams.
• Build detailed equipment lists, utilization assumptions, rate analyses, and mobilization/demobilization costs.
• Prepare vendor RFx packages, coordinate bid solicitations, and manage pricing/clarifications.
• Create bid leveling analyses and recommendation packages evaluating vendor rates and fleet availability.
• Maintain estimating tools, rate databases, cost libraries, and production tracking systems for CES.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Autonomy with collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

CMiC

ProCore

HammerTech

Job description

Next 150 Construction Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking a CES Program Estimator to support nationwide equipment estimation and budgeting for the Consolidated Equipment Solution Program. This role develops accurate equipment estimates, establishes estimating standards, and provides data for vendor strategies and pricing decisions.

The position requires building project-specific estimates from schedules and input from project teams, maintaining cost