Senior Commercial Estimator (Design-Build)

Orionplacement; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Sauk Rapids, MN is seeking a commercial construction estimator to support early concept through bid and project execution. You will prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates, review drawings, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and field teams to keep projects on track.

This on-site role offers ownership of estimating tasks, opportunities for value engineering, and a clear path to senior-level responsibilities, with a benefits package including 401(k),

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a general contractor or design-build firm.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project documents for quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier bid requests, evaluate proposals, and develop competitive bid packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project documents to complete quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and field teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, construction risks, and value engineering solutions.
• Support project budgeting, constructability reviews, scheduling discussions, and smooth handoffs to operations.
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and preconstruction planning discussions.
• Help improve estimating processes, tools, and cost-tracking systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-estimate management

Tools

Sage/Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Orionplacement in Sauk Rapids, MN is seeking a commercial construction estimator to support early concept through bid and project execution. You will prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates, review drawings, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and field teams to keep projects on track.

This on-site role offers ownership of estimating tasks, opportunities for value engineering, and a clear path to senior-level responsibilities, with a benefits package including 401(k),