Project Estimator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Key Largo (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Project Estimator to compute accurate cost estimates for residential and commercial projects, closely analyzing plans, specs, materials, labor, and time. This role supports profitability from pre-construction through completion.

You will prepare take-offs, evaluate quotes, develop bids, and work with managers, engineers, architects, and clients to identify value engineering opportunities and keep pricing current.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in construction estimating.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, drawings, and project specifications to determine scope and requirements
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns
• Estimate costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Develop competitive bid proposals and tender documents
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options
• Maintain up-to-date cost databases and pricing records
• Assist in contract negotiations and project budgeting
• Monitor project costs against estimates and report variances

Skills

Estimating

Cost breakdowns

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Project Estimator

We are a dynamic and quality-driven construction company committed to delivering exceptional residential and commercial building projects. We pride ourselves on precision, integrity, and client satisfaction. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Estimator to join our growing team.The Project Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for construction projects by analyzing project plans, specifications, materials, labor, and time requirements. This role plays a critical part in securing profitable projects and ensuring financial success from pre-construction through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, drawings, and project specifications to determine scope and requirements

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns

• Estimate costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services

• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations

• Develop competitive bid proposals and tender documents

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options

• Maintain up-to-date cost databases and pricing records

• Assist in contract negotiations and project budgeting

• Monitor project costs against estimates and report variances

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field (preferred)

• 3+ years of experience in construction estimating

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building regulations