Construction Estimator: Budgets, Bids & Takeoffs

Central Confinement Service LLC; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-focused company

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Company events

Tuition assistance

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Central Confinement Services LLC seeks an Estimator to manage budgeting, takeoffs, and written proposals for assigned construction projects. The role involves coordinating with the Project Manager, sales team, and clients to understand objectives and gather data for accurate estimates.

The Estimator will review drawings, prepare material takeoffs, negotiate supplier prices, and maintain budget records to ensure projects stay within budget and schedule. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of construction or project management experience.
• Proficiency in budgeting and cost estimation processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with vendors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the Project Manager, salesman, or client to understand project objectives and requirements.
• Assess contract documents, RFI, specifications, and proposals data accurately.
• Review drawings or blueprints, conduct field visits, and gather data to determine scope of work for estimates.
• Ensure design documents meet objectives and are delivered within budget.
• Turn budgets and estimates into material books and purchase orders.
• Assist in preparing material takeoffs for transition to PM team.
• Negotiate prices with vendors/sub-contractors to optimize costs.
• Develop budgets and estimated costs during the design process.
• Maintain budget files and price lists with supplier data.
• Attend pre/post-construction meetings with sales, PMs, drafters, and operations.
• Travel 25% as needed to clarify jobs or sites.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Purchasing

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Central Confinement Services LLC seeks an Estimator to manage budgeting, takeoffs, and written proposals for assigned construction projects. The role involves coordinating with the Project Manager, sales team, and clients to understand objectives and gather data for accurate estimates.

The Estimator will review drawings, prepare material takeoffs, negotiate supplier prices, and maintain budget records to ensure projects stay within budget and schedule. Some travel is required.