Commercial Construction Estimator

Hunter Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator in Cleveland, OH to analyze bid documents, blueprints, and historical data to produce accurate budgets. You will collaborate with project management, subcontractors, and senior leaders to craft competitive proposals tailored to client expectations.

The role requires advanced estimating software skills, strong math ability, and a proven track record in commercial construction estimating.

Formación

• 5 to 7 years of dedicated commercial construction estimating experience is required.
• Advanced computer proficiency with bidding and estimating software.
• Advanced math, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; a collaborative team player.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Deconstruct project plans: analyze bid documents, blueprints, and specifications to understand project parameters.
• Define scopes of work for all construction trades.
• Determine cost drivers and assess risks affecting costs.
• Leverage historical data to engineer accurate budgets for clients.
• Quantify core estimates: materials, labor, equipment, and time requirements.
• Deliver winning proposals: draft, refine, and present proposals to management and clients.
• Cultivate relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage the bid lifecycle by tracking and evaluating subcontractor bids.
• Execute post‑award handoffs with project managers for budget transition.
• Track project costs post-completion to improve benchmarks.

Conocimientos

Advanced math

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Bidding software proficiency

Estimating experience

Commercial construction estimating

Estimating software

Herramientas

Estimating software

Bidding software

Descripción del empleo

The Commercial Construction Estimator will be the architectural foundation of financial accuracy. They are responsible for analyzing bid documents, historical data, and blueprints to build bulletproof budgets. Through managing subcontractor relationships and collaborating with the project management team, they will ensure every initial proposal is consistent, competitive, and tailored to meet client expectations.

• Deconstruct Project Plans: Analyze required bid documents, blueprints, and specifications to gain an ironclad understanding of project parameters.
• Define Scopes of Work: Review trade drawings to map out and provide highly detailed scopes of work for all construction trades.
• Determine Cost Drivers: Identify specific factors of production, market constraints, and project risks that will influence product or service costs.
• Leverage Historical Data: Research past company project data to engineer highly accurate, predictive budgets for clients.
• Quantify Core Estimates: Formulate comprehensive estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and time requirements.
• Deliver Winning Proposals: Collaborate with estimating peers to draft, refine, and present consistent, well-defined proposals to senior management and clients.
• Cultivate Relationships: Build and maintain strategic, long‑term partnerships with company vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage the Bid Lifecycle: Solicit, track, and evaluate incoming subcontractor bids using data analytics to finalize cost structures.
• Execute Post‑Award Hand‑offs: Partner directly with Project Managers once a contract is won to smoothly transition budget metrics to the field.
• Track Financial Performance: Compile and record actual project costs post‑completion to continuously improve estimating benchmarks.
• 5 to 7 years of dedicated commercial construction estimating experience is required.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including expert‑level use of bidding and estimating software, or direct industry equivalents.
• Advanced math skills combined with exceptional critical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; a proven team player who enjoys collaboration.
• Valid driver’s license and clean, insurable driving record.