Estimator, Preconstruction & Cost Strategy

StoryPoint; North Canton (OH, CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive |

Paid time off, tuition reimbursement,

Job summary

O'Brien Construction Company is seeking an Estimator to guide projects from early concept through final buyout, shaping budgets, managing milestones, and evaluating subcontractor scope. You will collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of five years of estimating experience, with strong communication and organizational skills to drive successful

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 collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction coordination

Bid strategy

Constructability reviews

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

O'Brien Construction Company is seeking an Estimator to guide projects from early concept through final buyout, shaping budgets, managing milestones, and evaluating subcontractor scope. You will collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of five years of estimating experience, with strong communication and organizational skills to drive successful