Estimator

Jobot; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and benefits package

Vehicle stipend and fuel card

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a proactive Preconstruction Estimator for Public Works Projects in St. Louis, MO.

You will manage multiple projects, lead estimating from collaboration through bid day, review documents, quantify costs, and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to resolve issues during negotiations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of estimating experience, with proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of construction estimating experience.
• Proficiency with estimating tools and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand goals and develop high-value, cost-effective solutions.
• Identify project requirements and capture associated costs across all scopes of work.
• Analyze, level, and validate pricing for completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness.
• Lead handoffs to Project Managers, communicating scope and contract requirements.
• Interpret specifications to identify and mitigate risk.
• Maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to support opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive, organized bid proposals.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site visits to assess conditions.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Job details:Preconstruction Estimator - Public Works Projects - St. Louis, MO

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Madison Fincher

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Preconstruction Estimator to manage multiple public and private construction projects simultaneously. In this role, you will lead the estimating process from early collaboration with key stakeholders through final proposal submission on bid day. Responsibilities include reviewing project documents, identifying all bidding and project requirements, submitting and managing RFIs and addenda, soliciting subcontractor and vendor pricing, performing quantity take-offs, and developing complete, accurate, and competitive estimates. This position also requires strong communication and coordination skills, as you will work closely with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues during negotiation and contract execution.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Health insurance and benefits package
• Vehicle Stipend and Fuel Card
• Paid time off and holidays
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture with room for growth
• Opportunity to be part of a growing company with a strong reputation in the St. Louis market

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Details

Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Partner with clients to understand their goals and develop high-value, cost-effective solutions.
• Identify all project requirements and proactively capture associated costs across all scopes of work.
• Analyze, level, and validate pricing for completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness.
• Collaborate in a transparent, team-oriented environment, ensuring visibility across all project stakeholders.
• Lead project handoffs to Project Managers, clearly communicating scope, contract requirements, and proposed subcontractors/vendors.
• Interpret specifications and contract documents to identify and mitigate risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to support ongoing and future opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, sharing best practices and lessons learned with the team.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site visits to assess project conditions.
• Collaborate with owners and design teams on design-build opportunities.
• Solicit and manage subcontractor/vendor bids, ensuring complete, qualified, and competitive proposals.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive, accurate, and well-organized bid proposals.
• Proficient knowledge of construction sequencing, union trade jurisdictions, and scheduling software. Proficient in developing conceptual and final project scheduling.
• Maintain and update subcontractor and vendor networks.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction estimating

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating tools such as Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to respond to changing project needs and priorities
• Active listener with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities and manage time and resources effectively
• Proficient knowledge of construction sequencing, union trade jurisdictions, and scheduling software. Proficient in developing conceptual and final project scheduling.
• Experience estimating interior buildout / tenant improvement work

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