Construction Estimator

phi-open-jobs; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Companies, a family of firms spanning industrial, commercial, renewable energy, and envelope system work, seeks an experienced estimator to strengthen contract proposals. You will review specs, prepare discipline estimates, maintain supplier price data, and support other disciplines.

A four-year degree and 2–5 years of estimating are preferred, with strong cost control skills. Join a team that values accountability and teamwork, delivering projects from ground-up builds to utility-scale

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of training/experience.
• 2–5 years estimating in construction or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, with ability to read cost data systems.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specs and drawings to determine scope of work and estimate contents.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoffs.
• Maintain backup files with supplier price data and related documents.
• Support other departments by preparing estimates in other disciplines.
• Review design options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Takeoff

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About Eastern Companies

Eastern Companies is a family of companies including Eastern Builders, Eastern Contractors Corporation, Eastern Glass and Aluminum, and Eastern Power Solutions. With a foundation built on integrity, innovation, and teamwork, we bring every project from concept to completion with precision and purpose. Our portfolio spans industrial, commercial, renewable energy, and envelope system work, giving us the flexibility and expertise to meet today’s most demanding construction challenges. From ground-up construction and tenant build-outs to clean-room facilities and utility-scale solar installations, our teams are committed to exceeding expectations, delivering quality results, and building a lasting legacy for our clients, communities, and employees.

Why Join Us?

• We combine the agility of a local firm with the resources of a national player, delivering on schedule, on budget, and with excellence.
• Our culture is driven by core values such as accountability, transparency, respect, and empowerment.
• We believe in investing in our people by offering the chance to grow your skills, tackle meaningful work, and advance your career in a company that values “We make it happen.”

Responsible for portions of contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Support other department personnel as required may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience.
• 2-5 years estimating in construction or a similar field
• Advanced knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential.