Senior Estimator: Lead Preconstruction & Cost Strategy

CorsoCare; North Canton (OH, CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Brien Construction Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to guide projects from concept to buyout. You will shape budgets, manage milestones, evaluate subcontractor scope, and collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and at least five years of estimating experience, with a strong focus on clarity, accuracy, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 5+ years of industry-related estimating experience.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible, collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all aspects of preconstruction and estimating across multiple projects, including schedule development, logistics planning, bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, and pricing analysis.
• Develop detailed, accurate estimates aligned with project goals.
• Prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages, communicating scope and assumptions to partners, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Analyze bid results and make recommendations for subcontractor and vendor awards.
• Maintain preconstruction files to ensure smooth handoff to operations for a successful project launch.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

O'Brien Construction Company is seeking an experienced Estimator to guide projects from concept to buyout. You will shape budgets, manage milestones, evaluate subcontractor scope, and collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and at least five years of estimating experience, with a strong focus on clarity, accuracy, and cross-team collaboration.