Estimator

Job Description

A client in the Columbus, OH area is seeking an Estimator for a top construction client. This candidate will support preconstruction and estimating efforts on large-scale commercial and industrial concrete projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, completing quantity take-offs, analyzing subcontractor and vendor pricing, and helping develop competitive bid strategies. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading concrete construction professionals on high-profile projects including manufacturing facilities, healthcare institutions, educational campuses, data centers, and industrial developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in construction principles, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to grow within a nationally recognized construction organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for foundation, sitework, and structural concrete packages.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents, including schedules and geotechnical reports to identify project scope and risks. Solicit, review, and incorporate subcontractor and vendor pricing into estimates.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and production rate assumptions and review cost reports or with Ops Team to Validate. Assist with competitive bid strategies for both negotiated and hard bid opportunities.

Skills and Requirements

• 2-5 years of estimating experience
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and cost estimating for concrete construction projects.
• Knowledge of foundations, sitework, structural concrete, slabs, paving, and related concrete scopes.
• Understanding of commercial, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, data center, or large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with customers, vendors, and other team members.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage timelines for multiple estimates and projects simultaneously.
• Experience working for a self-perform general contractor or concrete subcontractor.
• Experience estimating projects valued at $1M+.
• Experience with hard bid and negotiated project delivery methods.
• Familiarity with estimating and takeoff software such as Planswift, Bluebeam, OST, Agtek, HeavyBid, Destini, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, or mission-critical construction projects.
• CostOS experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].