Construction Estimator - Flexible Hours and Growth

KBE Building Corporation; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ELITE Construction Resources LLC seeks an experienced estimator to support bidding and cost analysis for Division 10-12 products, framing and drywall takeoffs. The role requires reading architectural plans, preparing price matrices, and coordinating with vendors to develop competitive quotes.

You'll join a team that values accuracy, timely submissions, and strong communication. A college degree and 3–5 years in construction estimating are preferred; OSHA 10 certification is valued, and a valid

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates.
• OSHA 10 Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate project coversheet and identify critical information.
• Knowledge of blueprints and ability to read them.
• Complete takeoffs of Division 10, 11, and 12 product lines.
• Understand framing and drywall takeoffs.
• Solicit vendor pricing for bid products.
• Generate labor costs for installed products.
• Create a price matrix in Excel for management review.
• Develop final price sheet and quotes for projects.
• Submit pricing to meet bid deadlines.
• Work with Lead Estimator to expand vendor/subcontractor relationships.
• Generate submittals and close-out paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Reading plans

Education

College Degree

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

ELITE Construction Resources LLC seeks an experienced estimator to support bidding and cost analysis for Division 10-12 products, framing and drywall takeoffs. The role requires reading architectural plans, preparing price matrices, and coordinating with vendors to develop competitive quotes.

You'll join a team that values accuracy, timely submissions, and strong communication. A college degree and 3–5 years in construction estimating are preferred; OSHA 10 certification is valued, and a valid