Estimator, Commercial Construction – Growth & Benefits

Graham Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% match

Health insurance options

Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Graham Construction, a 3G Company, is seeking an Estimator to join our Cedar Rapids, IA, office to support commercial construction estimates and preconstruction efforts.

You will develop conceptual budgets, perform quantity takeoffs, review costs, solicit bids, and collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners to ensure accurate, competitive estimates and successful project handoffs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2–4 years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience with Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff, Modelogix, and Bluebeam preferred.
• Understanding of preconstruction processes including Schematic Design and Design Development.
• Knowledge of product costs, labor costs, materials, and timelines to develop cost-effective budgets.
• Strong estimating, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead meetings and communicate professionally with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual budgets, estimates, schedules, and proposals.
• Complete and organize quantity takeoffs.
• Review labor, material, and trade costs for accuracy.
• Solicit bids from trade partners and suppliers.
• Review bid documents and scopes to ensure costs are aligned.
• Identify and communicate potential project issues or concerns.
• Review designs for constructability and provide feedback.
• Develop and present value engineering options.
• Participate in budget reviews and project development meetings.
• Maintain cost history and estimating data for future budgets.
• Ensure estimates stay within client budgets and priorities.

Skills

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Modelogix

Bluebeam

Estimating

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Modelogix

Bluebeam

Job description

Graham Construction, a 3G Company, is seeking an Estimator to join our Cedar Rapids, IA, office to support commercial construction estimates and preconstruction efforts.

You will develop conceptual budgets, perform quantity takeoffs, review costs, solicit bids, and collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners to ensure accurate, competitive estimates and successful project handoffs.