Construction Estimator (74269)

Valcourt Group; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estimator role at Valcourt Group is responsible for preparing accurate and timely estimates for bid opportunities. You will review bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, build pricing, and coordinate input from vendors and subcontractors to support profitable work.

The position reports to the Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Estimator and collaborates with sales and operations to align bids with scope, schedule, and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in estimating with moderate supervision.
• Strong ability to read plans and specifications and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Experience in preparing bids, proposals, inclusions/exclusions and clarifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for assigned projects in accordance with branch standards, bid requirements, and margin expectations.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents to understand scope and identify missing information.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and apply labor, material, equipment, production, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit, organize, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing to confirm scope coverage and pricing competitiveness.
• Prepare bid forms, proposal language, inclusions, exclusions, alternates, and clarifications for review.
• Coordinate with sales and operations to confirm field conditions, schedule considerations, access constraints, and project execution needs.
• Participate in internal estimate reviews, handoff meetings, and post-bid follow-up.
• Maintain organized estimate files, pricing records, takeoff documentation, and bid history.

Skills

Plan reading

Quantity takeoffs

Bid documentation

Pricing/budgeting

Vendor pricing coordination

Job description

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and timely estimates for assigned bid opportunities. This role reviews bid documents, performs quantity takeoffs, builds pricing, coordinates vendor and subcontractor input, and supports the branch’s ability to pursue profitable work. The Estimator works under the direction of the Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Estimator and collaborates with sales and operations to ensure bids are aligned with scope, schedule, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for assigned projects in accordance with branch standards, bid requirements, and margin expectations.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents to understand scope and identify missing information.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and apply appropriate labor, material, equipment, production, and subcontractor pricing assumptions.
• Solicit, organize, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing to confirm scope coverage and pricing competitiveness.
• Prepare bid forms, proposal language, inclusions, exclusions, alternates, and clarifications for review.
• Coordinate with sales and operations to confirm field conditions, schedule considerations, access constraints, and project execution needs.
• Participate in internal estimate reviews, handoff meetings, and post-bid follow-up.
• Maintain organized estimate files, pricing records, takeoff documentation, and bid history.

Qualifications

Work Authorization Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Qualifications / Experience Level

• Mid-level estimating role typically requires proven experience preparing estimates with moderate supervision.
• Working knowledge of plan reading, specifications, quantity takeoffs, labor/material pricing, proposal preparation, and bid documentation.
• Ability to manage assigned bid opportunities, coordinate pricing input, identify scope gaps, and participate in estimate reviews and project handoffs.
• Progression from this role is demonstrated through increased independence, bid complexity, customer interaction, and leadership of less experienced team members.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.