Construction Estimator: Bids, Costs & Subcontractors

Milestone-3; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Contractors is seeking an Estimator to aid in generating estimates and pursuing new business opportunities. The role emphasizes preparing shop drawings, computing cost factors, and ensuring data accuracy while developing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate brings 1+ year experience in asphalt paving/bridge construction, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology, Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 1+ years experience in asphalt paving/bridge construction or related industry.
• Strong communication, customer focus, teamwork, and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assists with quotes generation
• Prepares and submits shop/structural drawings
• Computes various cost factors
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements
• Ensures accuracy of all information
• Solicits suppliers and subcontractors
• Develops beneficial business relationships
• Develops good working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Develops a network and contacts within the community
• Performs day-to-day estimating tasks
• Generates quantity take-off
• Prepares purchase orders and rough draft subcontractor agreements
• Prepares sub-supplier lists
• Communicates with internal/external customers
• Answers inquiries via phone, email or in-person
• Provides highest levels of customer service
• Makes presentations to large and small groups
• Translates technical information into easily understood language
• Promotes and maintains safe work environment
• Exhibits safe work behaviors
• Wears all prescribed PPE
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Customer/Client Focus

Diversity and Inclusion

Results Driven

Stress Management/Composure

Teamwork Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Technology, Construction Management or related field

Job description

Milestone Contractors is seeking an Estimator to aid in generating estimates and pursuing new business opportunities. The role emphasizes preparing shop drawings, computing cost factors, and ensuring data accuracy while developing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate brings 1+ year experience in asphalt paving/bridge construction, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety.