Construction Estimator - Preconstruction & Budgets

DeKalb Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estimator at DeKalb Health collaborates with external clients to establish accurate project costs across preconstruction. You will review documents, define scopes, prepare budgets, and support design assist efforts while building strong relationships with owners, engineers, and vendors.

Responsibilities include defining work scopes, developing budgets, producing proposals, and ensuring clear handoffs to Project Managers, while maintaining organized estimating files and pricing databases for

Qualifications

• Two-year degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience forecasting demand and analyzing construction requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling software (Project, Smartsheet).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define work scopes and develop material budgets, labor budgets, allowances, contingencies, and lead times.
• Prepare complete scope of work proposals for all phases of project implementation.
• Review documents and evaluate details to establish accurate estimates.
• Build relationships with owners, managers, architects, engineers, and other clients.
• Support design assist efforts and value engineering options.
• Ensure smooth handoff to Project Managers with pricing and project details.

Skills

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Reading drawings & specs

Communication & problem-solving

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Industry experience

Tools

Project

Smartsheet

PDF markup tools

Excel

Access

Outlook

AutoCAD or Revit (preferred)

Job description

The Estimator at DeKalb Health collaborates with external clients to establish accurate project costs across preconstruction. You will review documents, define scopes, prepare budgets, and support design assist efforts while building strong relationships with owners, engineers, and vendors.

Responsibilities include defining work scopes, developing budgets, producing proposals, and ensuring clear handoffs to Project Managers, while maintaining organized estimating files and pricing databases for