Equipment Solutions Estimator – CES Program

Next 150 Construction Services, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Next 150 Construction Services is seeking a CES Program Estimator to support estimating, preconstruction planning, and financial modeling of our nationwide Consolidated Equipment Solution Program. The role develops accurate equipment estimates, establishes consistent estimating standards, and collaborates with project teams to optimize scope and cost.

You will build cost components, prepare RFP packages, maintain tooling and data libraries, and present findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in construction estimating, equipment operations, procurement, project controls, preconstruction, or related field.
• Experience preparing estimates, budgets, bid comparisons, cost models, or vendor analyses.
• Experience with project planning, construction schedules, logistics plans, drawings, specifications, and equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support CES Programs nationwide by preparing accurate, complete equipment estimates for prospective and active projects.
• Develop project-specific equipment estimates using schedules, labor forecasts, logistics plans, drawings, specs, and input from project teams.
• Build detailed equipment lists, utilization assumptions, quantity takeoffs, rate analyses, escalation, mobilization/demobilization costs, service requirements, and other cost components for the CES budget.
• Prepare vendor RFP packages, coordinate bid solicitations, manage vendor questions, organize pricing and scope information.
• Create bid leveling analyses and recommendation packages comparing vendor rates, service capabilities, fleet availability, and terms.
• Maintain estimating tools, equipment rate databases, cost libraries, utilization benchmarks, and production tracking systems.
• Partner with CES Program leadership and teams to validate assumptions and program requirements.
• Support preconstruction by providing equipment input to contracts, bids, logistics plans, and client presentations.
• Analyze total equipment cost, utilization, program revenue, margin, contingency, and risks to support decisions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative equipment strategies.
• Participate in estimate reviews and turnover meetings; maintain documentation and version control.
• Analyze market trends, equipment availability, inflation, and regional rate differences to improve accuracy.

Skills

Excel

CMiC

ProCore

HammerTech

Estimating software

Analytical thinking

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

CMiC

ProCore

HammerTech

Estimating platforms

Job description

Next 150 Construction Services is seeking a CES Program Estimator to support estimating, preconstruction planning, and financial modeling of our nationwide Consolidated Equipment Solution Program. The role develops accurate equipment estimates, establishes consistent estimating standards, and collaborates with project teams to optimize scope and cost.

You will build cost components, prepare RFP packages, maintain tooling and data libraries, and present findings to leadership.