Commercial Construction Estimator (Hybrid)

NewGround; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Sabbatical program

Job summary

NewGround is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate budgets, takeoffs, and cost estimates for commercial construction and renovation projects. You will work with sales, design, and construction teams to evaluate requirements, develop estimates during design, and obtain subcontractor pricing.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with Procore Estimating.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of estimating or related commercial construction experience.
• Experience with Procore Estimating or similar commercial construction estimating software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and complete conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Develop project budgets, quantity takeoffs, and cost analyses for all required scopes of work.
• Review project agreements, drawings, specifications, site information, and other project documentation to establish scope and pricing requirements.
• Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate subcontractor and supplier pricing into project estimates.
• Communicate estimates, budgets, assumptions, and cost impacts effectively with clients and internal project teams.
• Collaborate with sales, architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to establish estimating requirements, schedules, and deadlines.
• Prepare estimating deliverables, bid tabulations, and presentation materials for internal reviews and client meetings.
• Monitor project design progression and update estimates to reflect design changes and evolving project requirements as requested.
• Support project teams throughout preconstruction and construction by providing budget guidance and cost-related analysis.
• Maintain estimating software, cost databases, estimating records, and historical cost information.
• Participate in project kickoff, budget review, and project debrief meetings to support continuous improvement and cost database development.
• Monitor construction market trends, labor costs, and material pricing to support estimating activities.
• Evaluate construction methods and materials for cost effectiveness and provide value engineering recommendations when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial estimating

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore Estimating

Microsoft Excel

Revit

Job description

NewGround is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate budgets, takeoffs, and cost estimates for commercial construction and renovation projects. You will work with sales, design, and construction teams to evaluate requirements, develop estimates during design, and obtain subcontractor pricing.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with Procore Estimating.