Preconstruction Estimator: Drive Precise Bids

Nabholz Construction; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Care

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with E‑

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Direct Deposit

Wellness Program with Incentives

Job summary

Nabholz Construction is seeking an estimator for our Preconstruction Services group in Arkansas. You will handle conceptual/schematic estimating, negotiate bid estimates, and interface with project managers to ensure precise estimates and strong client relations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in construction, 1–5 years of experience, and proficiency with Planswift and MS Office. This on-site role requires travel and a strong team orientation. Apply now.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a construction related discipline is desired.
• Minimum 1 to 5 years’ experience in the construction industry performing responsibilities equivalent to those listed above.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, documents, and specifications, as well as construction management.
• Intermediate in Planswift or other on-screen takeoff applications.
• Intermediate in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepares commercial estimates per bid procedure including quantity take-off of self-perform and subcontract items.
• Prepares subcontractor trade packages & scopes of work.
• Reviews all plans, specifications, and Owner requirements.
• Prepares bid proposals, including cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Processes and distribute all R.F.I.s and addenda during pricing.
• Prepares subcontract takeoffs for various trades.
• Provides value engineering ideas, pricing, and documentation.
• Prepares subcontractor comparison sheets for evaluation.
• Prepare Owner / PM bid books.
• Prepare call list and follow up for coverage.
• Support Preconstruction Manager, Preconstruction Specialists, and Preconstruction Roundtable.
• Maintain positive client/subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel willingness

Team player

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction field

Tools

Planswift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nabholz Construction is seeking an estimator for our Preconstruction Services group in Arkansas. You will handle conceptual/schematic estimating, negotiate bid estimates, and interface with project managers to ensure precise estimates and strong client relations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in construction, 1–5 years of experience, and proficiency with Planswift and MS Office. This on-site role requires travel and a strong team orientation. Apply now.