Commercial Construction Estimator - Preconstruction & Bids

Orion Placement; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Sauk Rapids, MN is seeking a commercial construction estimator to bring projects from concept to bid and execution. You will prepare cost estimates, review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and manage subcontractor bids in a collaborative design-build environment.

You’ll work with architects, engineers, PMs, and clients, taking ownership of budgeting, preconstruction planning, value engineering, and cost-tracking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a general contractor or design-build firm.
• Experience reviewing blueprints, preparing quantity takeoffs, and analyzing labor, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, GMP development, or negotiated commercial projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with Sage/Timberline and On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software is preferred.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, warehouse, office, or tenant improvement construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project documents to complete quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier bid requests, evaluate proposals, and develop competitive bid packages.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and field teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, construction risks, and value engineering solutions.
• Support project budgeting, constructability reviews, scheduling discussions, and smooth handoffs to operations.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and preconstruction planning discussions.
• Help improve estimating processes, tools, and cost-tracking systems.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Communication

Tools

Sage/Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Orion Placement in Sauk Rapids, MN is seeking a commercial construction estimator to bring projects from concept to bid and execution. You will prepare cost estimates, review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and manage subcontractor bids in a collaborative design-build environment.

You’ll work with architects, engineers, PMs, and clients, taking ownership of budgeting, preconstruction planning, value engineering, and cost-tracking.