Senior Construction Estimator: Design-Build Impact

Orionplacement; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Fargo, ND seeks an experienced construction estimator to develop detailed cost estimates for commercial projects from concept to bid, supporting preconstruction with budgets, takeoffs, and pricing breakdowns.

You will lead subcontractor bids, evaluate proposals, and collaborate with architects, project managers, and suppliers to deliver competitive bids while maintaining accurate historical costs and databases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience with a general contractor or design-build firm.
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Experience preparing material takeoffs, conceptual budgets, and detailed cost estimates.
• Ability to independently manage multiple estimating projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction and design-build projects.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, quantity takeoffs, and comprehensive pricing breakdowns using project plans and specifications.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier bid solicitation, evaluate proposals, and support competitive bidding strategies.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and construction teams throughout preconstruction and project planning.
• Analyze construction costs, materials, labor, scheduling considerations, and potential project risks.
• Support requests for proposals (RFPs), hard bids, and design-build project pursuits.
• Maintain accurate estimating databases, historical costs, and production rates to improve future estimates.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and contribute to continuous improvements in estimating processes.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage/Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Confidential Employer in Fargo, ND seeks an experienced construction estimator to develop detailed cost estimates for commercial projects from concept to bid, supporting preconstruction with budgets, takeoffs, and pricing breakdowns.

You will lead subcontractor bids, evaluate proposals, and collaborate with architects, project managers, and suppliers to deliver competitive bids while maintaining accurate historical costs and databases.