Construction Estimator: Cost Planner & Value Engineer

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimator to analyse bids, create estimates and cost plans for key developments, and support cost optimization across design and construction.

You will maintain current local rate libraries, provide estimating leadership, and build trust with clients and contractors through clear cost documentation and timely communication. All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

Qualifications

• Have increasing levels of scope and responsibility as an Estimator in a construction environment.
• Enjoy applying your advanced analytical skills to investigate and interpret complex technical data.
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing.
• Excel in a collaborative and friendly team environment.
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun.

Responsibilities

• Analyse external contractor bids to ensure client value for money
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments
• Evaluate cost plans and project scopes to assess and address gaps
• Maintain a library of current local rates for use in all estimates
• Optimize project costs against budget, including cost reviews, value engineering, and accurate estimates to increase client value
• Provide estimating expertise and leadership throughout the design and construction stages of the projects
• Build trust and credibility with partners across the business, from 3rd parties to client specialists to contractors and consultants
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication
• All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

Job description

Linesight in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimator to analyse bids, create estimates and cost plans for key developments, and support cost optimization across design and construction.

You will maintain current local rate libraries, provide estimating leadership, and build trust with clients and contractors through clear cost documentation and timely communication. All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.