Construction Project Estimator

The Greenridge Group

$160K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-15 years of experience in construction cost estimating for school projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
  • Familiarity with current local construction labor and material costs
  • Experience estimating scopes of work for change orders
  • Ability to develop detailed cost estimates based on RFIs/RFCs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Generate detailed cost estimates for projects to aid negotiation strategies
  • Compile estimates for change orders to guide management decisions
  • Assist in price negotiations and analyze claims
  • Prepare construction cost estimates from drawings and specifications
  • Assess contractor claims and proposals
  • Perform other related duties as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans with 100% premium coverage for employees
  • Competitive 401k plan with employer matching contributions
  • Two floating holidays, a birthday holiday, and competitive vacation/sick leave
  • Financial assistance for higher education and professional certifications
  • Employee referral program with rewards of $5,000 to $10,000 per hire
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced a Construction Project Estimator to prepare and validate cost estimates for building and infrastructure projects, including reviewing contractor and designer estimates, analyzing change orders, and developing independent cost assessments to support negotiations and project delivery.

Salary Range: $160K/Year-$200K/Year - Dependent on Candidate's Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:
  • Generate initial and comprehensive detailed cost estimates for designated projects to assist the Project/Construction Manager in developing a negotiating strategy.
  • Compile estimates for change orders to aid Management in formulating their negotiating stance.
  • Assist in price negotiations and conduct analyses of claims.
  • Prepare construction cost estimates based on provided drawings, specifications, and sketches.
  • Assess the validity of contractor claims and proposals.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8-15 years of full-time professional experience in construction cost estimating for facilities or school building construction projects
  • Diploma from a recognized college/university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
  • Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
  • Experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
  • Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry. Our benefits provide a level of personal care and support that only Greenridge can delivery for you and your family's well-being.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
  • Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
  • Sick Leave: 10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
  • Holidays: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
  • 401(k): Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
  • Education Support: Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
  • Referral Bonus: Highest employee referral program of $5,000-$10,000 depending on level of hire
  • Extra Paid Leave: For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
  • Client Shutdown Days: Additional paid days off when client offices are closed
  • Equipment: Laptop provided as needed
  • Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles

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