Construction Estimator

Teksky LLC; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky LLC is seeking an experienced Senior General Construction Estimator to prepare and manage competitive bids for commercial and federal government projects in New Jersey. The role focuses on take-offs, cost analysis, and bid preparation with emphasis on government specifications.

The ideal candidate will excel in reviewing drawings, calculating quantities, evaluating subcontractor quotes, and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely, accurate estimates and successful bids.

Qualifications

• Experience in general construction estimating and quantity take-offs.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, plans, and specifications.
• Experience with labor costing, material pricing, subcontractor bids, and project budgeting.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates and competitive construction bids.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documents.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bid proposals.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Estimate costs for general construction activities, materials, and subcontracted work.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations teams, and subcontractors.
• Analyze project costs, identify risks, and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
• Support budgeting, value engineering, and cost-control activities.
• Maintain estimating records, pricing databases, and documentation.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and submitted within bid deadlines.

Skills

Estimating

Take-offs

Cost analysis

Bid preparation

Subcontractor bids

Project budgeting

Estimating software

MS Excel

Communication

On-site collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior General Construction Estimator to prepare and manage competitive bids for commercial and federal government construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general construction estimating, quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and bid preparation.

Experience with federal or government construction projects, including government specifications and bidding requirements, is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documents.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bid proposals.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Estimate costs for general construction activities, materials, and subcontracted work.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations teams, and subcontractors.
• Analyze project costs, identify risks, and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
• Support budgeting, value engineering, and cost-control activities.
• Maintain estimating records, pricing databases, and documentation.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and submitted within bid deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in general construction estimating and quantity take-offs.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, plans, and specifications.
• Experience with labor costing, material pricing, subcontractor bids, and project budgeting.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates and competitive construction bids.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate with project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal or government construction projects.
• Familiarity with government contract specifications and bidding procedures.
• Experience estimating commercial, institutional, or public-sector construction projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical scopes of work is a plus.