Senior Construction Estimator - Preconstruction & Budgeting

ARC - Advancing Revolutionary Construction; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

ARC - Advancing Revolutionary Construction in Morristown, NJ is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to support project teams through design and preconstruction phases. You will analyze drawings, develop detailed cost estimates, coordinate pricing, and contribute to value engineering to keep projects on budget.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of estimating experience, proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam, and strong communication to collaborate with PMs, subs, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant construction estimating experience required.
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, estimating practices, and project logistics.
• Familiarity with CSI and MasterFormat breakdowns.
• General understanding of building codes.
• Ability to visualize projects in both 2D and 3D.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Planner).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and detail.
• Must have valid work authorization in the U.S.
• Note: We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricing to develop accurate estimates.
• Prepare cost estimates at all design stages: conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents.
• Reconcile budget estimates with prior versions to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain and utilize historical cost data for future projects.
• Process and follow up on RFIs.
• Understand and contribute to preliminary project logistics plans and schedules.
• Develop trade-specific scopes of work based on drawings, design meetings, and construction knowledge.
• Participate in bidding and buy-out processes.
• Support value engineering to maintain budget alignment.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
• Solicit, evaluate, and analyze pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Attend design development meetings and provide input to align design intent with cost goals.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Communicate clearly and consistently throughout the estimating process.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Cost analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Project

Planner

Job description

ARC - Advancing Revolutionary Construction in Morristown, NJ is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to support project teams through design and preconstruction phases. You will analyze drawings, develop detailed cost estimates, coordinate pricing, and contribute to value engineering to keep projects on budget.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of estimating experience, proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam, and strong communication to collaborate with PMs, subs, and suppliers.