Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

• HS Diploma or GED
• Background and understanding of the construction industry and cycle
• Experience solutioning and creating statements of work and estimates by walking a job site, not having a set of plans and specs given
• Proven experience in take offs and coordinating pricing quotes with subcontractors
• Must have a high attention to detail
• They will be estimating by trying to find the best way to execute – could be many ways to see how to build something or what parts to put together

• Understand basic construction concepts, including differences between commercial and municipal projects (e.g., sewage systems, parks and recreation facilities).
• Work with varying levels of documentation:
  • Sometimes receive full plans and specifications; other times, create scope of work from site walks and stakeholder input.
• Identify key areas for protection and improvements (lighting, pavement, playground equipment) based on comments and observations.
• Develop scope and pricing:
  • Build out subcontractor lists and determine sources for materials and equipment.
  • Estimate labor hours and manpower requirements.
• Perform take-offs and pricing:
  • Use plans/specs or field notes to create detailed line-item estimates.
  • Send scopes to subcontractors, compare their take-offs and pricing, and consolidate into a master estimate sheet.
  • Communicate with subcontractors for clarifications and adjustments.
• Handle projects without formal plans:
  • Walk jobs in the field, take detailed notes, and create statements of work.
  • Translate field observations into actionable scopes for subcontractors.
• Leverage estimating tools:
  • Apply E4
    
    Clicks and RSMeans for pricing based on quality standards and national cost indexes.
  • Break down costs line by line (e.g., dumpster rental, haul‑away, lighting fixtures) rather than lump‑sum pricing.
  • Understand differences from general contracting estimators (who price by room or system).
• Coordinate with MEP trades:
  • Engage electrical and mechanical experts as needed for complex scopes.
• Ensure compliance with Job Order Contracting (JOC) standards:
  • Maintain transparency and accuracy in pricing sheets (JIPs – Job Item Pricing Sheets).

Associate

Full-time

Other

Construction

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)