Strategic Construction Cost Estimator – Bids & Budgets

gmhillengineering; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GMHILL Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) seeks an experienced Cost Estimator to coordinate teams and resources for accurate bids. The role spans conceptual budgets, bid packages, and post‑award pre‑construction support to ensure on‑time, compliant submissions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years estimating or field experience, proficiency with SAGE/RS Means/Bluebeam, and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams under deadlines. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5-10 years of industry experience.
• 3–5 years estimating or construction field experience; ideally 5+ years of estimating experience working with a commercial or federal estimating department estimating projects in excess of $2 million dollars.
• MII2 software experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications and confirm full scope with the team
• Identify risks, evaluate magnitude, and propose mitigation options
• Solicit and organize subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Prepare bid instructions, bid forms, and related documents
• Perform or manage quantity takeoffs and pricing for internal budgets in software applications
• Develop conceptual budgets from limited information
• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, site logistics, and related exhibits
• Maintain and document project information throughout the bid process
• Review and scope specialty contractor bids
• Coordinate insurance and bonding requirements with Construction leadership
• Align cost estimate proposals with Business Development and Marketing requirements
• Collaborate with Operations on constructability reviews
• Track and communicate construction and material cost trends
• Analyze alternate methods and value‑engineering options
• Build strong relationships with clients, design teams, contractors, and suppliers
• Assist Project Management with transitioning awarded projects into pre‑construction
• Participate in job kick‑off meetings and project information transfers
• Price change impacts as needed

Skills

Estimating software

Math skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAGE

RS Means

Bluebeam

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Job description

GMHILL Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) seeks an experienced Cost Estimator to coordinate teams and resources for accurate bids. The role spans conceptual budgets, bid packages, and post‑award pre‑construction support to ensure on‑time, compliant submissions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years estimating or field experience, proficiency with SAGE/RS Means/Bluebeam, and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams under deadlines. Some travel may be required.