Estimator - North Canton, OH

Independence Village; North Canton (OH, CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Brien Construction Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to guide projects from concept through buyout, shaping budgets, managing preconstruction milestones, and coordinating with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

You will develop detailed estimates, prepare bid packages, and communicate scope and assumptions clearly to internal partners, subcontractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of five years of estimating experience in the construction industry.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support preconstruction and estimating across multiple active projects, including schedule development, bid strategy, and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop detailed, accurate estimates aligned with project goals and client expectations.
• Prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages; clearly communicate scope, strategy, and assumptions to internal partners and clients.
• Analyze bid results and advise on subcontractor and vendor awards.
• Maintain preconstruction project files for a smooth handoff to operations.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Preconstruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About the Role

O'Brien Construction Company is a leading construction firm dedicated to delivering exceptional projects that positively impact our communities. We’re seeking a talented and motivated Estimator to join our team. As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in guiding projects from early concept through final buyout. This includes shaping project budgets, managing preconstruction milestones, evaluating subcontractor scope, and collaborating with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all aspects of preconstruction and estimating across multiple active projects, including construction schedule development, logistics planning, bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, subcontractor/vendor pricing analysis, and presentations to clients
• Develop detailed, accurate, and complete estimates that align with project goals
• Prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages and clearly communicate scope, strategy, and assumptions to internal partners, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Analyze bid results and make well-informed recommendations for subcontractor and vendor awards
• Maintain and manage the preconstruction project files to ensure a smooth handoff to project operations and enable a successful project launch

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• At least five (5) years industry-related estimating experience
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with diverse teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement

O'Brien Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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