Estimator: Costing & Value Engineering for Construction

Linesight; South Carolina; On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our diverse, collaborative team. You will develop cost plans, analyse contractor bids, and evaluate project scopes to ensure client value from start to finish.

Working with partners across the business, you will maintain local rate libraries, optimize costs against budgets, and document estimates with clarity to support timely decisions and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an estimator in construction or related field.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative approach to work with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Analyse external contractor bids to ensure client value for money.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Evaluate cost plans and project scopes to address gaps.
• Maintain a library of current local rates for use in estimates.
• Optimize project costs against budget and support value engineering.
• Provide estimating leadership through design and construction stages.
• Build trust with partners across the business and with clients.
• Support nimble project management through cost documentation and timely communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Linesight in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our diverse, collaborative team. You will develop cost plans, analyse contractor bids, and evaluate project scopes to ensure client value from start to finish.

Working with partners across the business, you will maintain local rate libraries, optimize costs against budgets, and document estimates with clarity to support timely decisions and successful delivery.