Estimator

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Estimator for a leading construction client in the Columbus, OH area. The role supports preconstruction and estimating on large-scale commercial and industrial concrete projects, including manufacturing facilities, healthcare, education, data centers, and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate will prepare detailed cost estimates, perform quantity takeoffs for foundations, sitework, and structural concrete, analyze drawings and bid documents, and assist with

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of estimating experience.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and cost estimating for concrete construction projects.
• Knowledge of foundations, sitework, structural concrete, slabs, paving, and related concrete scopes.
• Understanding of commercial, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, data center, or large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage timelines for multiple estimates and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for foundation, sitework, and structural concrete packages.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents, including schedules and geotechnical reports to identify project scope and risks. Solicit, review, and incorporate subcontractor and vendor pricing into estimates.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and production rate assumptions and review cost reports or with Ops Team to Validate. Assist with competitive bid strategies for both negotiated and hard bid opportunities.

Skills

Estimating experience

Quantity takeoffs

Concrete knowledge

Communication skills

Deadline management

Tools

Planswift

Bluebeam

OST

Agtek

HeavyBid

Destini

CostOS

Job description

A client in the Columbus, OH area is seeking an Estimator for a top construction client. This candidate will support preconstruction and estimating efforts on large-scale commercial and industrial concrete projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, completing quantity take-offs, analyzing subcontractor and vendor pricing, and helping develop competitive bid strategies. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading concrete construction professionals on high-profile projects including manufacturing facilities, healthcare institutions, educational campuses, data centers, and industrial developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in construction principles, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to grow within a nationally recognized construction organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for foundation, sitework, and structural concrete packages.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents, including schedules and geotechnical reports to identify project scope and risks. Solicit, review, and incorporate subcontractor and vendor pricing into estimates.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and production rate assumptions and review cost reports or with Ops Team to Validate. Assist with competitive bid strategies for both negotiated and hard bid opportunities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 years of estimating experience
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and cost estimating for concrete construction projects.
• Knowledge of foundations, sitework, structural concrete, slabs, paving, and related concrete scopes.
• Understanding of commercial, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, data center, or large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with customers, vendors, and other team members.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage timelines for multiple estimates and projects simultaneously.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working for a self-perform general contractor or concrete subcontractor.
• Experience estimating projects valued at $1M+.
• Experience with hard bid and negotiated project delivery methods.
• Familiarity with estimating and takeoff software such as Planswift, Bluebeam, OST, Agtek, HeavyBid, Destini, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, or mission-critical construction projects.
• CostOS experience