Senior Estimator – Preconstruction & Bid Strategy

StoryPoint Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Brien Construction Company in Canton, OH is seeking a talented Estimator to guide projects from early concept through final buyout. You will shape budgets, manage preconstruction milestones, evaluate subcontractor scope, and collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

Lead bid strategy across multiple active projects; develop detailed estimates; prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages; communicate assumptions to internal partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least five (5) years industry-related estimating experience.
• Creative and results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all aspects of preconstruction and estimating across multiple active projects, including construction schedule development, logistics planning, bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, subcontractor/vendor pricing analysis, and presentations to clients.
• Develop detailed, accurate, and complete estimates that align with project goals.
• Prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages and clearly communicate scope, strategy, and assumptions to internal partners, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Analyze bid results and make well-informed recommendations for subcontractor and vendor awards.
• Maintain and manage the preconstruction project files to ensure a smooth handoff to project operations and enable a successful project launch.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

O'Brien Construction Company in Canton, OH is seeking a talented Estimator to guide projects from early concept through final buyout. You will shape budgets, manage preconstruction milestones, evaluate subcontractor scope, and collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.

Lead bid strategy across multiple active projects; develop detailed estimates; prepare scope narratives and organize bid packages; communicate assumptions to internal partners,