Strategic Construction Estimator & Budget Planner

Right Build International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Build International is seeking a Project Estimator to support planning, budgeting, and lead times for materials and equipment, ensuring the project team is prepared for successful project execution.

You will manage RFPs, develop RFIs, prepare bids from specifications and drawings, attend site visits, and monitor costs against the plan. Strong writing, organization, and multi-project focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in estimating/cost management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel/Project.
• Proficiency with Builder’s Trend, Procore, Bluebeam.
• Project Management Skills and Strong Organization skills.
• Extensive costing/estimating experience for interior construction (retail, corporate, hospitality, mission critical).
• Knowledge of pricing MEP systems and architectural drawings.
• On-Screen Takeoff experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and distribute RFP information; track project notifications and meetings.
• Develop RFIs and clarifications; ensure subcontractor coverage.
• Prepare commercial bids based on plans, specs, and RFIs.
• Attend site visits, survey and record conditions accurately.
• Prepare initial feasibility budgets identifying trade expenditures.
• Prepare budgets in detail for design within cost parameters.
• Establish project priorities regarding quality, time, and cost.
• Create cost studies considering all options for optimum schemes.
• Advise on best-value procurement options for project owners.
• Monitor design development against cost plan and update budgets.
• Identify design changes and assess time/cost implications.
• Manage change order tracking and job costing in systems.
• Prepare monthly cost reports.
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs; report variances.

Skills

Project management

Cost estimation

Organization

Communication

Multi-project experience

MEP knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

On-Screen Takeoff

Builder’s Trend

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Right Build International is seeking a Project Estimator to support planning, budgeting, and lead times for materials and equipment, ensuring the project team is prepared for successful project execution.

You will manage RFPs, develop RFIs, prepare bids from specifications and drawings, attend site visits, and monitor costs against the plan. Strong writing, organization, and multi-project focus are essential.