Hybrid Construction Estimator — Budgets & Takeoffs

NewGround; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sabbatical program

Parental leave

Job summary

NewGround is seeking an Estimator to prepare budgets, takeoffs, and cost estimates for commercial new construction and renovations. You will work with sales, design, and construction teams to ensure accurate pricing and value in line with project objectives.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in estimating, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Procore Estimating; Revit is a plus. This position is based in St. Louis with hybrid work options and collaboration across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of estimating, preconstruction, or related commercial construction experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience reading construction drawings, specs, and documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates for commercial projects.
• Develop project budgets, quantity takeoffs, and cost analyses for all scopes.
• Review drawings, specifications, site information to establish scope and pricing requirements.
• Solicit and incorporate subcontractor and supplier pricing into estimates.
• Communicate estimates, budgets, and cost impacts with clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with sales, architects, PMs, and stakeholders to establish estimating requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare estimating deliverables, bid tabulations, and client presentation materials.
• Monitor design progression and update estimates for design changes.
• Provide budget guidance and cost-related analysis to preconstruction and construction teams.
• Maintain estimating software, cost databases, and cost history.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore Estimating

Excel

Revit

Job description

NewGround is seeking an Estimator to prepare budgets, takeoffs, and cost estimates for commercial new construction and renovations. You will work with sales, design, and construction teams to ensure accurate pricing and value in line with project objectives.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in estimating, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Procore Estimating; Revit is a plus. This position is based in St. Louis with hybrid work options and collaboration across offices.