Estimator

Mission Statement: Unlocking potential while protecting your most critical assets.

Core Values: Care Trust Help (C.T.H.)

Summary of Position

The Estimator organizes estimating activities of the specific projects as they relate to estimating and preconstruction activities. Estimators are responsible to develop and nurture relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Estimators are ultimately responsible for compiling the complete estimate for specific projects assigned under the supervision of the COO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establishing Bid

· Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents

· Prioritize and organize deadlines for bids

· Determine and develop project general conditions

· Determine vendors and subcontractors for a project

· Set up and attend pre-bid walk-throughs

· Identify all bid items

· Develop an invitation to bid

· Complete bid form

Project Set-Up

· Determine the appropriate bid divisions

· Obtain and distribute project bid documents

· Contact and communicate with vendors and subcontractors

· Prepare quantity take-off

· Prepare preconstruction schedule

Project Bidding

· Review plans and specifications and request any additional information

· Follow up with subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers to ensure bid coverage

· Review and qualify submitted proposals

· Prepare detailed summaries of work

· Assemble the proposal documents

· Review the complete bid breakdown and proposal with the Chief Estimator

Project Award and Hand-Off

· Update and finalize Bid Book

· Perform Contract Review

· Prepare summaries of work

· Perform Estimator to Project Manager Handoff meeting

· Help the project manager throughout the project duration

· Assist with projects and assignments as requested by management

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field preferred

· 1–3+ years of experience in corporate development, finance, consulting, or related field preferred

· Strong analytical, financial modeling, and data interpretation skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and support cross-functional projects

· Ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations

Technical Skills

· Advanced Excel (data analysis, financial modeling)

Experience with business intelligence or data tools (Power BI or similar preferred

Niles Shared Services is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements therefore, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status or parental status, height, weight, citizenship status, arrest record, disability, genetic information, military or veterans’ status or any other legally protected status by federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 3 years (Preferred)
• Paint/Coatings: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person