Estimator

SCGfields, LLC; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Competitive compensation

Job summary

SCGfields, LLC in Brecksville, Ohio is seeking an Estimator responsible for creating strategic cost estimates for athletic facility projects. This role involves detailed project analysis, collaboration with teams, and risk evaluation to ensure competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of construction methods and effective communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and 401(k) matching opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction means and methods.
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Experience developing comprehensive cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Analyze project plans to understand scope and identify risks.
• Develop and issue RFPs/RFQs to subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Construction means and methods

Market conditions analysis

Cost estimation

Communication

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

About Us

SCG Fields, LLC is a premier sports field builder dedicated to delivering world-class athletic surfaces for communities and organizations across the country. We combine precision construction practices with advanced agronomic expertise to create safe, high-performing, and sustainable playing environments. Our team is driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering a best-in-class client experience.

The Role

The Estimator plays a critical role in the preconstruction phase, responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and strategic cost estimates for athletic facility construction projects. This position analyzes project specifications, drawings, and related documentation to forecast costs associated with materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted services. Estimator partners closely with Project Managers, Engineers, subcontractors, and clients to evaluate project feasibility, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver optimized pricing solutions that align with project goals, budgets, and timelines.

This role requires a strong understanding of construction means and methods, market conditions, and cost drivers. The Estimator operates with a high degree of independence, requiring only limited oversight from senior leadership, and contributes to continuous improvement within the estimating function. Additionally, this role provides mentorship and guidance to junior estimators.

Key Responsibilities

Project Estimating & Analysis

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications with a high level of accuracy
• Analyze project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and other documentation to fully understand scope and identify potential risks
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates, including self-perform work, subcontractor scopes, materials, equipment, and indirect costs
• Utilize HCSS HeavyBid to build, manage, and refine estimates
• Evaluate and incorporate historical data, production rates, and current market pricing trends

Bid Management & Execution

• Create, organize, and maintain bid folders and documentation to ensure a streamlined estimating process
• Develop and issue RFPs/RFQs to subcontractors and suppliers; solicit, evaluate, and level bids
• Prepare complete and competitive bid packages, including proposals, clarifications, and supporting documentation
• Lead internal estimate reviews and present final estimates to leadership, highlighting key assumptions, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure all bids are submitted accurately and on time in accordance with client requirements

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, and field teams to validate assumptions and ensure constructability
• Participate in client meetings, pre-bid meetings, and site visits as needed
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors and vendors to build strong relationships and ensure competitive pricing
• Support a seamless transition from estimating to operations through detailed project handoff meetings

Risk Identification & Cost Optimization

• Identify potential cost savings, efficiencies, and value engineering opportunities
• Analyze potential "gains and fades" and communicate risk exposure to leadership
• Assess schedule impacts and sequencing considerations that influence cost
• Proactively identify gaps, scope overlaps, and inconsistencies in project documents

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a specialized field

SCG Fields, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.