Strategic Project Estimator – Commercial Construction

Blue Signal Search; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Project Estimator for a well-established commercial construction client in Fayetteville, AR. You will convert project concepts into detailed budgets and help shape strategy from early planning through documentation.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners and suppliers to develop accurate estimates, assess risks, prepare bid packages, and drive value engineering while maintaining constructability and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in CM/Engineering.
• 3–7 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with hard bid, negotiated, design-build and conceptual estimates.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, systems, and sequencing.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with multi-project handling ability.
• Experience collaborating with subcontractors and suppliers; concrete estimates a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for commercial projects from concept through documents.
• Analyze drawings and specs to determine scope, risks, and pricing.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assemble project budgets.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing for competitive bids.
• Prepare bid packages, estimate summaries, and supporting docs.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve value and constructability.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, subs, and internal teams.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling coordination, and preconstruction planning.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and market data.
• Partner with project management to improve estimating accuracy and outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Project Estimator for a well-established commercial construction client in Fayetteville, AR. You will convert project concepts into detailed budgets and help shape strategy from early planning through documentation.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners and suppliers to develop accurate estimates, assess risks, prepare bid packages, and drive value engineering while maintaining constructability and schedule constraints.