Construction Estimator

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Construction Estimator with experience in construction estimation, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, pricing, and project cost estimation. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing 2D drawings and blueprints, preparing accurate quantities and pricing, and delivering fast-paced estimates for US-based construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, budgets, and bids for civil construction projects. Determine costs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project-related expenses.
• Drawing & Plan Analysis: Identify discrepancies, missing information, scope changes, design variations, and inconsistencies in drawings, specifications, and BOQs, and coordinate for necessary clarifications..
• Quantity Take-Off: Perform accurate quantity take-offs and quantity surveys for materials, labor, equipment, and other construction activities based on drawings and project specifications.
• Construction Estimating: Prepare fast, accurate, and detailed construction estimates primarily based on 2D drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project requirements.
• Pricing & Budgeting: Prepare detailed cost estimates, pricing estimates, BOQs, and project budgets covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and other project expenses.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Solicit, evaluate, compare, and manage quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Estimate Comparison: Review and compare estimates, quotations, and pricing to identify cost differences, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with engineers, architects, project managers, internal teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify drawings, quantities, specifications, scope, and pricing.
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed cost reports, proposals, bid summaries, budget updates, estimate comparisons, and other estimation-related documentation.
• Database Management: Maintain accurate cost databases, estimation sheets, supplier and subcontractor databases, BOQs, historical pricing, and supporting documentation.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize estimating and construction software and tools, including Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Office, and ERP systems, for quantity take-offs, estimation, pricing, and reporting.
• Construction Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong understanding of construction materials, labor costing, equipment costs, subcontractor pricing, and overall project expenses.
• Turnaround & Accuracy: Ensure all estimates, bids, quantity take-offs, and related deliverables are completed within the required TAT (Turnaround Time) while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience: Proven experience in construction estimating, project management, or related roles with minimum 4-5 years of experience (US/Canada projects preferred).
• Skills: Strong analytical, mathematical, communication, and problem-solving skills