Preconstruction Estimator

eZone Staffing, LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

eZone staffing LLC is seeking a skilled construction estimator based in Omaha to lead cost analysis for commercial projects. You will evaluate proposals, prepare detailed estimates, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure accurate budgeting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Construction Sciences or equivalent and at least five years of estimating experience, with Timberline and BIM experience valued. This is a challenging position offering growth and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Sciences preferred with at least 5 years of estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, materials, systems and market conditions.
• Experience with commercial construction estimating, conceptual estimating, negotiated and hard bids.

Responsibilities

• Solicits, interviews and pre-qualifies subcontractors.
• Manages a database of qualified subcontractors for worksite completion.
• Interprets blueprints and documents to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
• Prepares estimates for vendor or subcontractor selection and project planning.
• Develops owner and subcontractor contacts and coordinates buyout and turnover processes.
• Prepares proposals that meet quality standards, sets timelines and fee projections.
• Reconciles schematic drawings back to conceptual budgets and researches code/permit requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Construction Knowledge

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Sciences

Tools

Timberline

BIM software

Job description

• Solicits, interviews and pre-qualifies subcontractors.
• Manages a database of qualified subcontractors capable of worksite completion.
• Interfaces with subcontractors and suppliers to evaluate proposals relative to the scope of work.
• Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
• Prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors and for planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Budgets, estimates and prepares contracts for negotiated, select-bid and hard-bid projects.
• Develops owner and subcontractor contacts.
• Completes subcontractor buyout and turnover process.
• Independently prepares proposals which meet quality standards, sets timelines and fee projections.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of projects and related tasks
• Reconciles schematic drawings back to conceptual budget.
• Researches local code and permit requirements.
• Prepares value engineering as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Sciences preferred and a minimum of 5 years estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions. Experience in commercial construction, conceptual estimating, negotiated and hard bids.
• Experience with Timberline or equivalent estimating software.
• LEED accredited and BIM experience a plus.