Construction Estimator

Protouch Staffing; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term and long term disability

Life insurance

401k and Roth retirement plans with 4%

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to develop accurate project estimates and formal bids in Tulsa, OK. You will communicate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers while reviewing scope and identifying issues before submission.

The role requires reading blueprints, using Excel/Outlook, PlanSwift, and SketchUp when needed, and coordinating schedules with the operations team. Prior estimating experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of construction estimating experience in residential or commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of building components, construction assemblies, and construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; knowledge of PlanSwift and SketchUp preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to conduct job site inspections and work in varying outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed project estimates and formal bids within established deadlines.
• Communicate directly with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review project scope and identify potential issues before submitting bids.
• Coordinate and conduct job site visits and project walkthroughs.
• Prepare pricing requests and bid documents for subcontractors.
• Draft contracts and negotiate revisions or scope changes as required.
• Assist in developing preliminary project schedules, preferably using Critical Path Method principles.
• Transfer awarded projects to the operations team with complete documentation for project kickoff.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and industry professionals.
• Participate in networking activities to generate referrals and new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PlanSwift

SketchUp

Job description

• Develop accurate and detailed project estimates and formal bids within established deadlines.
• Communicate directly with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review project scope and identify potential issues before submitting bids.
• Coordinate and conduct job site visits and project walkthroughs.
• Prepare pricing requests and bid documents for subcontractors.
• Draft contracts and negotiate revisions or scope changes as required.
• Assist in developing preliminary project schedules, preferably using Critical Path Method principles.
• Transfer awarded projects to the operations team with complete documentation for project kickoff.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and industry professionals.
• Participate in networking activities to generate referrals and new business opportunities.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed project estimates and formal bids within established deadlines.
• Communicate directly with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review project scope and identify potential issues before submitting bids.
• Coordinate and conduct job site visits and project walkthroughs.
• Prepare pricing requests and bid documents for subcontractors.
• Draft contracts and negotiate revisions or scope changes as required.
• Assist in developing preliminary project schedules, preferably using Critical Path Method principles.
• Transfer awarded projects to the operations team with complete documentation for project kickoff.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and industry professionals.
• Participate in networking activities to generate referrals and new business opportunities.

Qualifications And Certifications

• Minimum of three years of construction estimating experience in residential or commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of building components, construction assemblies, and construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with PlanSwift is preferred.
• Experience with SketchUp is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to conduct job site inspections and work in varying outdoor conditions.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k and Roth retirement plans with matching available
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program