Industrial Construction Estimator | Design-Build & Preconstruction

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our industrial design-build team. Under the supervision of the Senior Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, or General Manager, you will perform estimation for design, engineering, and construction from early design through project completion.

This role requires reading blueprints and specifications, drafting cost estimates, and collaborating closely with internal and external design/engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction or a similar field.
• Minimum 3–7+ years of construction estimation experience or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the United States; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to prepare bid documents and estimates.
• Stay up-to-date with safety codes and improvements in construction.
• Navigate building codes and site-related regulations.
• Prepare preliminary budget forecasts for schematic or progress designs.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers throughout projects.
• Maintain bid files of bids, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Coordinate pre-bid meetings onsite or online.
• Communicate with key contractors during bids and construction.
• Prepare bid documents with design teams and external engineers.
• Evaluate offers to purchase by site requirements and changes.
• Analyze cost differences and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving options.
• Write and present budgets, reports, and project plans.
• Schedule meetings with clients and site staff.
• Process paperwork and travel to job sites as needed.
• Monitor construction processes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Proposal development

Multi-tasking

Building codes knowledge

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Reading comprehension

Computer skills

Mathematics

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction or related field

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our industrial design-build team. Under the supervision of the Senior Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, or General Manager, you will perform estimation for design, engineering, and construction from early design through project completion.

This role requires reading blueprints and specifications, drafting cost estimates, and collaborating closely with internal and external design/engineering teams.