Construction Estimator - Accurate Cost & Bid Development

IUGIS Construction Corporation; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Builders, Inc. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Construction Estimator to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial, institutional, and government projects.

The role requires strong takeoff skills and experience with unit price estimating for JOC using platforms such as RSMeans, eGordian, SimpleBid, or similar systems. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, and proficiency

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience as a construction estimator or in a related preconstruction role.
• Proficiency in reading construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong knowledge of estimating principles, methods, and best practices.
• Experience with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, ProEst, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for a variety of construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop and maintain organized, well-documented cost breakdowns for internal and client review.
• Utilize current pricing data, historical costs, and vendor/subcontractor input to support estimates.
• Apply contingency factors and value engineering where appropriate to refine project budgets.
• Review drawings and specifications to determine scope and pricing requirements.
• Coordinate bid submissions with estimating and operations leadership.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

ProEst

Job description

Eastern Builders, Inc. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Construction Estimator to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial, institutional, and government projects.

The role requires strong takeoff skills and experience with unit price estimating for JOC using platforms such as RSMeans, eGordian, SimpleBid, or similar systems. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, and proficiency