Project Manager - Construction Estimator

MyStaff; Raymond (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

MyStaff in Nebraska is seeking a construction estimator to turn blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project documents into accurate estimates, perform material, labor, and subcontractor takeoffs, and obtain competitive bids from vendors.

You will review bids for scope gaps, develop clear scopes of work, work with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers, and Drafting, and help with budgets, cost tracking, and project financial reviews while building strong vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction drawings and technical documents.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Attention to detail in reviewing bids and scope items.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related software.

Responsibilities

• Dive into blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project documents and turn them into accurate estimates.
• Perform detailed material, labor, and subcontractor takeoffs.
• Get competitive bids from vendors and subcontractors and know a good number when you see one.
• Review bids for accuracy, completeness, and those scope gaps that can turn into big problems.
• Develop clear scopes of work and help identify cost risks before they become headaches.
• Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers, and Drafting to bring projects together.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist with budgets, cost tracking, and project financial reviews.
• Find ways to make our estimating process smarter, faster, and more accurate.

Skills

Construction drawings

Analytical mind

Team player

Excel

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Procore

Job description

• Dive into blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project documents and turn them into accurate estimates


• Perform detailed material, labor, and subcontractor takeoffs


• Get competitive bids from vendors and subcontractors and know a good number when you see one


• Review bids for accuracy, completeness, and those sneaky little scope gaps that can turn into big problems


• Develop clear scopes of work and help identify cost risks before they become headaches


• Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers, and Drafting to bring projects together


• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors


• Assist with budgets, cost tracking, and project financial reviews


• Find ways to make our estimating process smarter, faster, and more accurate

What You’ll Be Doing

• Dive into blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project documents and turn them into accurate estimates


• Perform detailed material, labor, and subcontractor takeoffs


• Get competitive bids from vendors and subcontractors and know a good number when you see one


• Review bids for accuracy, completeness, and those sneaky little scope gaps that can turn into big problems


• Develop clear scopes of work and help identify cost risks before they become headaches


• Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers, and Drafting to bring projects together


• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors


• Assist with budgets, cost tracking, and project financial reviews


• Find ways to make our estimating process smarter, faster, and more accurate

What Makes You a Great Fit? You’re someone who:

• Knows your way around construction drawings and technical documents


• Has a strong analytical mind and loves solving problems


• Can spot a missing decimal—or a missing scope item—from a mile away


• Communicates well and enjoys working as part of a team


• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and computer applications

Bonus Points If You Have:

• 2+ years of construction estimating or related construction experience


• Experience with Sage 100 Contractor, Procore, or similar construction software


• Experience in agricultural or commercial construction


• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience


• 401(k) with company matching


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• Flexible spending accounts


• Life insurance


• Professional development opportunities


• Stable, long-term career opportunity with advancement potential