Estimator

Pacer Group; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking an Estimator in Georgetown, KY for 12 months with on-site responsibilities. You will develop cost estimates for industrial and commercial projects, review bids, and support budgeting and scheduling.

This role requires travel to facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan. The ideal candidate has 1–10 years of estimating experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Excel and common estimating tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, or equivalent education and experience.
• 1–10 years of estimating experience in commercial, industrial construction, or renovations.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building design, engineering, and schedule management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and prepare conceptual estimates with limited design information.
• Experience preparing detailed bid-level estimates, reviewing contractor bids, identifying scope gaps, and analyzing historical project costs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and working knowledge of estimating software such as ProEst, PlanSwift, RSMeans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed cost estimates for commercial and industrial construction, renovations, facility improvements, and greenfield projects.
• Analyze construction drawings, specifications, conceptual designs, and project scopes to prepare budgetary estimates and bid proposals using CSI MasterFormat.
• Review contractor bids to identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential cost risks.
• Analyze completed project data and maintain historical cost databases and unit costs for future estimates.
• Support estimating software development and continuous improvement of cost estimation processes.
• Collaborate with planning teams, construction managers, technical experts, and executive stakeholders.
• Support project cost analysis, budgeting, and schedule management.
• Participate in shop-floor observations, project meetings, and occasional domestic and international travel to facilities and suppliers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost estimation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

RSMeans

ProEst

Acubid

Job description

Location: Georgetown, KY (On-site, Monday–Friday)

Duration: 12 Months with the possibility of extension

Working Hours: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM EST

Summary

We are seeking an Estimator with 1–10 years of experience in industrial and commercial construction, renovation, and cost planning. The candidate will prepare conceptual and detailed cost estimates, analyze construction drawings and contractor bids, and support budgeting for projects ranging from facility improvements to greenfield construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed cost estimates for commercial and industrial construction, renovations, facility improvements, and greenfield projects.
• Analyze construction drawings, specifications, conceptual designs, and project scopes to prepare budgetary estimates and bid proposals using CSI MasterFormat.
• Review contractor bids to identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential cost risks.
• Analyze completed project data and maintain historical cost databases and unit costs for future estimates.
• Support estimating software development and continuous improvement of cost estimation processes.
• Collaborate with planning teams, construction managers, technical experts, and executive stakeholders.
• Support project cost analysis, budgeting, and schedule management.
• Participate in shop-floor observations, project meetings, and occasional domestic and international travel to facilities and suppliers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan.

Qualifications

• 1–10 years of construction estimating experience, preferably in commercial building construction, renovations, and industrial projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building design, engineering, and schedule management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and prepare conceptual estimates with limited design information.
• Experience preparing detailed bid-level estimates, reviewing contractor bids, identifying scope gaps, and analyzing historical project costs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and working knowledge of Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar drawing and quantity take-off tools.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as ProEst, Acubid, PlanSwift, and RSMeans is preferred.
• Experience estimating projects exceeding $10 million, AACE Class 5/4 conceptual estimates, and Class 2 bid-level proposals is an advantage.
• AACE estimating coursework and PMI, CSI, or similar certifications are preferred.
• Understanding of construction safety programs and willingness to work on-site and travel approximately 10% as required.
• Must comply with shop-floor PPE requirements, including hard hat, cap, gloves, earplugs, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes extending above the ankle.