Construction Estimator

Venture General Contracting is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our team. If you’re driven to create precise, impactful estimates and are excited to work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we’d love to connect with you!

Are you excited about construction? So are we. Get to know Venture!

• Our relationships: At Venture General Contracting, we mark our success, not in projects completed or profits made, but in the relationships, we've forged; with each other, with our client partners and with our subcontractor partners.
• Our drive to always do better: We value the importance of new approaches and ideas. We recognize that we are stronger as a company when we take the time to listen to others and discuss potential solutions, suggestions for process improvements and other ideas our people bring to the table.
• Our passion for the job: We believe that working hard and having fun should not be separate. We strive to make sure our people can do both.

About the Job:

As an Estimator at Venture, you’ll play an essential role in generating and managing estimates for both current and potential projects. Working closely with project managers, you’ll provide estimates, budget control, and studies that guide our projects from the business development phase through pre-construction and into construction. This role spans all project scopes, systems, and assemblies, making it key to the success of Venture’s commercial and multi-family projects.

Compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $210,000

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate pre-construction and construction estimates in collaboration with project managers
• Lead lump sum and GMP project bidding processes and resolve technical details in the pre-construction phase
• Build estimates grounded in design, constructability, logistics, and sequencing knowledge
• Cultivate subcontractor relationships for estimating, bidding, and project awards
• Prepare estimate presentations, budget control reports, and documentation for client presentations
• Conduct comprehensive quantity take-offs and maintain quantity controls across all disciplines, including civil, structural, finishes, mechanical, and electrical

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering with 5+ years in construction/estimating preferred, or an equivalent blend of education and experience
• Familiarity with estimating software (e.g., Construct Connect, ProEst, On-Screen, Bluebeam or similar), as well as AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, and proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong understanding of construction methods, processes, and management practices
• Ability to interpret construction documents and apply them effectively to estimating
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders, from subcontractors to project teams and company leadership

Comprehensive benefits that support you & your family:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account & dependent care flexible spending account
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 10 company paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested after two years of employment
• Hired applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonus
• Company paid parking
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness program, including on-site gym
• Opportunities for professional development