Project Estimator

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement with matching funds

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

8 Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Short-term disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company in Springdale is seeking a Project Estimator to join our team. The role involves managing estimating efforts for various preconstruction services across multiple market sectors, ensuring project profitability and high-quality outcomes.

You will coordinate with customers, design teams, and our field team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of Commercial Construction experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

We offer competitive compensation, 401(k) with matching, health insurance, and a great work environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of commercial construction preconstruction experience is required.
• Experience with project delivery methods including CMAR and Design-Bid-Build.
• Ability to work individually and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid process and coordinate with customers and design teams.
• Prepare formal Trade Partner and Supplier bid scope packages.
• Review and interpret drawings and specifications.

Skills

Commercial Construction Preconstruction experience

Construction delivery methods knowledge

Detail oriented

Strong math and analytical skills

Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Strong interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

BlueBeam

BuildingConnected

Job description

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company is searching for a Project Estimator who will thrive in our Northwest Arkansas Team.

Our Project Estimators are responsible for leading estimating efforts and providing support for our preconstruction services for our projects across multiple market sectors. They manage the bid process, coordinate with customers, design teams, trade partners, and our field teams, and implement the preconstruction plan for our projects. The Project Estimator reports to the Director of Preconstruction.

Our Preconstruction & Estimating Team works together to provide best‑in‑class, professional preconstruction services to inspire trust with customers through communication, coordination, collaboration, and planning. Our preconstruction team is driven by our core values of trust, courage, collaboration, excellence, ownership, communication, and leadership. Our mission and values build our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to achieve meaningful results together.

Baldwin & Shell is proud to offer highly competitive compensation, benefits package, and a great work environment!

Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote Baldwin & Shell’s Preconstruction & Estimating Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Conduct all business in accordance with the American Society of Professional Estimators Code of Ethics.
• Participate in all aspects of the preconstruction and estimating process.
• Manage the bid solicitation processes and assist in maintenance of associated databases.
• Prepare formal Trade Partner and Supplier bid scope packages for projects.
• Create project estimates and revisions.
• Perform quantity takeoff and specification review.
• Review, analyze, coordinate, and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate, document, and track preconstruction RFIs.
• Assist in developing preliminary project schedules and logistics plans.
• Manage value analysis efforts in support of projects.
• Provide document management during preconstruction and estimating efforts.
• Review trade partner proposals for accuracy, scope, and competitiveness.
• Negotiate with trade partners to find win-win solutions for all stakeholders.
• Correspond with Owners, Design Teams, Trade Partners, and Suppliers as needed to perform estimating duties and to build and maintain relationships.
• Document work to enable clear communication and auditing to Owners, Architects, and Baldwin & Shell’s Field and Field Office.
• Assist with capturing and maintaining historic project information.
• Participate in industry events to build and maintain relationships.
• Participate in and support preconstruction improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have at least two (2) years of Commercial Construction Preconstruction experience or related project management experience.
• Experience with various project delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design-Bid-Build.
• Knowledgeable in construction means and methods, specific trades, and standard scopes of work.
• Ability to work individually and within a team on projects and other initiatives.
• Detail oriented and focused on providing accurate information with strong math and analytical skills.
• Experienced with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills including presentations, and interactions with trade partners and clients.
• Strong documentation, organizational and time management skills and the ability to plan towards and meet deadlines.
• Current driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with various preconstruction platforms such as On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam, Concntric, and BuildingConnected.

What we offer

• Highly competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement with matching funds
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 8 Paid holidays
• Vacation accrual
• Short-term disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Pet insurance
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work environment

For more information or questions, please reach out to our Human Resources Team:

• Email: [e-mail] ATTN: HR
• Phone: [phone]

Baldwin & Shell is a drug‑free workplace and an E‑Verify participant.

Baldwin & Shell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, origin, and genetic information. All are encouraged to apply!