Construction Estimator

Cleveland Construction, Inc.; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Construction, Inc. in Mentor, OH is seeking an Estimator to join the Estimating Department.

You will review geotechnical, environmental, and design documents to develop project estimates and general conditions, and you will prepare quantity takeoffs and scopes of work for bidding subcontractors. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience with takeoff software, and strong communication skills to coordinate with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, business, finance, or related field.
• College coursework or internship experience focused on estimating.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role and company.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and reports to prepare estimates.
• Prepare project-specific estimates and general conditions.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Develop scopes of work for bidding subcontractors.
• Develop qualifications for owner submissions (RFPs or bids).

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Cleveland Construction is growing and and looking to add an Estimator to their Estimating Department in our Mentor, OH office.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of project documents, including geotechnical reports; Phase I and Phase II environmental reports; hazardous-material reports; schematics; design-development and construction drawings; and specifications.
• Prepare project-specific estimates and general conditions.
• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Develop project-specific scopes of work for distribution to bidding subcontractors.
• Develop project-specific qualifications for submission to the owner with requests for proposals (RFPs) or bids.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with diverse team members.
• Ability to work efficiently while accurately capturing the primary scope of work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess risk across a range of project scopes and geographic locations.

Technology Proficiency

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff software is preferred.
• Aptitude for learning new computer systems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, business, finance, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role, the company, and the industry.
• College coursework or internship experience focused on estimating.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to complete tasks using a computer and other office equipment.
• Frequent talking, hearing, and visual activity, with occasional standing, walking, and reaching.
• Work is performed in a business-office environment using computers, printers, and phones.

$110,000 - $140,000 a year