Construction Estimator: Takeoffs, Bids & Costing

CyberCoders; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Estimator to produce accurate cost estimates for projects across multiple trades. You will analyze drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, develop unit pricing and labor costing, and manage bid packages to support successful bid submissions and project delivery.

The role requires proficiency in blueprint reading, estimating software, and advanced Excel skills, with experience in CSI divisions and change orders valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator / Construction Estimator (required).
• Strong competency with quantity takeoff and material takeoff methodologies.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with estimating software such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Sage Estimating and/or other common estimating tools (preferred).
• Advanced MS Excel skills for pricing models, pivot tables and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and documents to define scope of work and risks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and material takeoffs to develop estimates.
• Prepare bid packages with unit pricing, labor costing, material pricing and contingencies.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier proposals; coordinate pre-bid meetings and clarifications.
• Input estimates into estimating software and cost databases; ensure CSI division alignment and templates.
• Develop unit price libraries and vendor pricing research to support repeatable estimates.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers and superintendents to review constructability and refine estimates.
• Produce bid submissions on schedule and track bid status.
• Perform site visits to validate quantities and conditions when required.
• Support change order management with cost breakdowns and schedule/budget impacts.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams (MS Project/Primavera) to align cost and schedule assumptions.

Skills

Quantity takeoff

Blueprint reading

MS Excel

Estimating software

Bid management

Change order management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Sage Estimating

Revit

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Estimator to produce accurate cost estimates for projects across multiple trades. You will analyze drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, develop unit pricing and labor costing, and manage bid packages to support successful bid submissions and project delivery.

The role requires proficiency in blueprint reading, estimating software, and advanced Excel skills, with experience in CSI divisions and change orders valued.