Sports Construction Estimator

Overview

You’re tired of estimating projects you’ll never care about. Tired of grinding through plans that feel the same, bidding jobs that don’t mean much once they’re done. Tired of feeling like your brain is doing all the work… but your life isn’t getting any better.

What if the numbers you ran turned into fields, stadiums, and facilities full of life
? What if you could drive past a complex on a Friday night and say, “I helped build that”?

At Empire
, that’s exactly what you do.

Empire builds the places where communities gather,
sports complexes, athletic facilities, and fields that host everything from youth tournaments to championship games
. We’re builders, problem-solvers, and competitors who take pride in doing things right.

Our team hunts, fishes, coaches kids’ teams, races on weekends, and protects family time. We believe work should add to your life, not drain it
.

You’re naturally curious. You like figuring things out, finding the smartest path forward, and seeing the whole picture—not just the numbers.

You notice what others miss. You care about accuracy because you care about results. You want responsibility, trust, and the chance to grow—not micromanagement.

You value:

• Grit when a bid gets complicated
• Integrity when the numbers matter
• Loyalty to your team
• A positive mindset when deadlines hit
• Enjoying the journey
  , not just chasing the next bid date

You’ll play a critical role in shaping our sports construction projects from day one by:

• Reviewing and analyzing plans, specs, and project documents
• Performing accurate quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, and equipment
• Building detailed, competitive estimates and bid proposals
• Evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Identifying risks, contingencies, and cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborating closely with project managers and engineers
• Attending pre-bid meetings and site visits when needed
• Supporting budgets, schedules, RFIs, and value engineering
• Maintaining cost data to help us bid smarter every time

This role isn’t about pushing numbers, it’s about building winning projects
.

• Construction-minded, detail-driven thinker
• 2+ years of construction estimating or related experience
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and costs
• Comfortable reading blueprints and technical documents
• Experience with estimating software (Bluebeam, Plan Swift, Sage, or similar)
• Solid math, analytical, and communication skills
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple bids
• OSHA 10/30 and First Aid/CPR/AED are a plus—not a deal breaker

• Work that matters
  —projects you’re proud to be part of
• Stability with year-round work
• Growth without burning out
• Travel covered
  :
  Hotels paid + $50/day per diem on top of salary
• Benefits that support your family
  :

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Wage Range: $22.00 – $29.00 per hour

If you want your skills to build more than spreadsheets. If you want work that aligns with who you are. If you want to be part of a team that values both performance and people

Empire might be your next move.