Construction Estimator: Cost & Bid Expert for Projects

Stark Enterprises; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k with Employer Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Stark Enterprises in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Construction Estimator to prepare detailed, timely cost estimates for development and construction initiatives. This role analyzes drawings, specifications, and site conditions to define scope, materials, labor, and total project costs.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Planning & Design, Construction, and Finance, while coordinating with subcontractors and vendors to verify pricing and scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates, budgets, and bid analyses.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, architectural, structural, and mechanical plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for civil, architectural, structural, and mechanical scopes.
• Develop accurate cost estimates based on drawings, specs, site conditions, and project requirements.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope.
• Review construction documents for clarity, completeness, and risk.
• Collaborate with Development, Planning, Design, Construction, and Finance for estimating support.
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain pricing and clarify scope.
• Maintain organized estimate files and logs.

Skills

Analytical ability

Read plans & specs

Independent worker

Strong communication

MS Excel proficiency

ProCore familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Bluebeam Revu

ProCore

Job description

Stark Enterprises in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Construction Estimator to prepare detailed, timely cost estimates for development and construction initiatives. This role analyzes drawings, specifications, and site conditions to define scope, materials, labor, and total project costs.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Planning & Design, Construction, and Finance, while coordinating with subcontractors and vendors to verify pricing and scope.