preconstruction estimator

RIMEPRO INC

<div><div>Summary:
We are representing a reputable commercial general contractor seeking an experienced Estimator to join their growing preconstruction team. The Estimator will play a key role in preparing accurate cost estimates for a range of commercial projects, including ground-up builds, tenant improvements, retail, office, education, and healthcare. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers, architects, and trade partners in a collaborative environment focused on precision, teamwork, and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for commercial projects at various design stages
</li><li>Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to define scope and assess constructability
</li><li>Perform accurate quantity takeoffs across multiple trades and disciplines
</li><li>Solicit, analyze, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope completeness
</li><li>Develop and maintain updated budgets, bid packages, and preconstruction documents
</li><li>Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and design coordination sessions
</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering alternatives
</li><li>Support preconstruction handoffs and assist operations teams with project transitions
</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and assist in developing bid coverage
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
</li><li>3&ndash;7 years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor
</li><li>Experience in ground-up, tenant improvement, or institutional projects (K-12, healthcare, higher ed)
</li><li>Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequencing
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills
</li><li>Highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
</li><li>Detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to accuracy
</li></ul>Compensation + Benefits:
<ul><li>Competitive base salary based on experience
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
</li><li>401(k) retirement plan with company match
</li><li>Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
</li><li>Professional development and advancement opportunities
</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment</li></ul></div></div>

Estimator

Moore Industries

<div>Construction Project Estimator 
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana 
Division: Builders Business Unit 
Pay Range: $80,000 &ndash; $120,000 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
 
About Moore Industries: 
Moore Industries is a leading industrial general contractor with offices in Baton Rouge, LA, and Houston, TX. We're growing our Builders Business Unit and are looking for motivated professionals who want to build a meaningful career&mdash;not just land a job. At Moore, we&rsquo;re committed to developing our teammates and providing clear, upward career paths within a supportive and results-driven environment. 
What You&rsquo;ll Do: 
As a Project Estimator, you will be part of a dynamic and driven team responsible for developing accurate, detailed estimates for complex construction projects. You will collaborate closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to help secure new work and position our company for successful project delivery. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple estimating efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposal documents for bids across a variety of industries, including power, petrochemical, renewables, and others.</li><li>
Perform labor, material, and equipment take-offs</li><li>
Review drawings/specifications thoroughly; develop RFIs for review by engineers, architects, and owners</li><li>
Develop bid tabs and execution plans; attend internal and external project meetings</li><li>
Create and manage proposal schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project</li><li>
Evaluate project approaches and value engineering options to maximize cost efficiency</li><li>
Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors</li><li>
Lead estimate reviews, mentor junior staff, and help build standard estimating protocols</li><li>
Prioritize incoming bid opportunities using internal systems; develop subcontractor RFP packages</li></ul>
What You Bring: 
Required:<ul><li>
5+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating (public works, private-industrial, or both)</li><li>
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; ability to learn new software quickly</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Solid knowledge of construction codes, safety regulations, and standard practices</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Must pass a background check and drug screening</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field</li><li>
Familiarity with Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, Structural Steel, Precast Concrete, Tilt-Up Concrete, and Masonry Buildings.</li><li>
Experience developing full-scope proposals, including clarifications and exclusions</li><li>
Active TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or ability to obtain a TWIC credential.</li><li>
Proficiency in tools such as:<ul><li>
Sage Timberline</li><li>
On-Screen Takeoff</li><li>
Primavera P6</li><li>
Bluebeam</li><li>
PlanGrid</li></ul></li></ul>
Benefits:<ul><li>
401(k) with company match</li><li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Life and disability insurance</li><li>
Paid time off and holidays</li><li>
Health savings and flexible spending accounts</li><li>
Employee Assistance Plan</li><li>
Career development support and training</li></ul>
Ready to Build With Us? 
If you&rsquo;re a results-driven estimator looking for the next step in your career with a company that values precision, people, and long-term success, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that builds more than just projects&mdash;we build futures. 

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Construction Project Estimator - Builders Division

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited

<div>Company Description 
Turner &amp; Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people&rsquo;s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world&rsquo;s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world&rsquo;s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner &amp; Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 
Job Description 

Turner &amp; Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing Data Center team in support of a major hyperscale data center construction program for a global technology client with projects ranging across lease, new build, and mega campus developments.
The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, allowing for remote work with some in-office and/or onsite collaboration expected depending on project needs. 

Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead and support preconstruction budget development, including pricing revisions through GMP.</li><li>
Collaborate with the preconstruction team to develop and refine estimates for hyperscale data center projects.</li><li>
Present estimates and cost plans to client stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals.</li><li>
Develop and manage cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions.</li><li>
Deliver and present updated cost plans at key design milestones to internal teams and client stakeholders.</li><li>
Provide program-level estimates for specific scopes of work and support value engineering efforts.</li><li>
Lead value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising design intent or performance.</li><li>
Review and analyze design changes, new technologies, and construction methods to assess cost impacts.</li><li>
Collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment between scope, budget, and schedule.</li><li>
Coordinate and manage estimating efforts with internal teams and external consultants/vendors.</li><li>
Support junior estimating staff, providing guidance on best practices and tools.</li><li>
Analyze historical cost data and contribute to the development of benchmarking and cost model trends.</li><li>
Evaluate cost-effectiveness of alternative materials, systems, and construction methods.</li><li>
Support training initiatives for internal and client-side estimating teams on tools, templates, and methodologies.</li><li>
Assist in preparing executive-level presentations for the client&rsquo;s preconstruction and estimating leadership.</li><li>
Deliver life cycle cost models and support total cost of ownership analysis.</li><li>
Participate in risk assessments and contingency planning related to cost and scope changes.</li><li>
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.</li><li>
5&ndash;10 years of relevant experience in construction cost management, estimating, or preconstruction roles.</li><li>
Proven experience delivering conceptual and detailed estimates for large-scale construction projects.</li><li>
Strong background in value engineering, cost analysis, and benchmarking.</li><li>
Experience working on mission-critical or data center projects is highly desirable.</li><li>
Familiarity with industry-standard estimating tools such as Bluebeam, CostX, RSMeans, or similar platforms.</li><li>
Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and market pricing trends.</li><li>
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.</li><li>
Experience collaborating with design, procurement, and construction teams to align scope, cost, and schedule.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.</li><li>
Knowledge of life cycle costing, total cost of ownership, and sustainability considerations in estimating is a plus.</li></ul> 

Additional Information 

The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$150K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner &amp; Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications.<ul><li>On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.</li></ul>
 
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner &amp; Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.<div></div>
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.</div>

Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction

Kent Companies

<div>Summary 
The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for managing, implementing, and refining business development and preconstruction processes to achieve cost objectives and ensure a proper backlog of work for the division. This includes executing the divisional sales strategy and overseeing the daily management, supervision, and coordination of all aspects of the estimating function to ensure estimates are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual project requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
<ul><li>Preconstruction and Business Development
<ul><li>Co-develops and executes the sales strategy for the division, including target customers and projects focusing on building and maintaining new and existing customer relationships.</li>
<li>Ensures all information in the CRM (Unanet) is accurate and updated weekly and maintains the hot list in real-time, including all notes and strategies.?</li>
<li>Develop customer strategies based on KPIs to achieve specific outcomes.</li>
<li>Provides value engineering and design assist solutions, including cost/schedule impacts.</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains robust relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Attend trade shows and other associations&rsquo; meetings to stay abreast of market conditions and competition and establish relationships with prospects.</li>
<li>Research, develop, implement, and track new and current markets for strategic growth by analyzing trends and key strategic markets.</li>
</ul></li><li>Estimating:
<ul><li>Develop estimating strategies that align with the divisional annual and quarterly initiatives, including whether to pursue projects based on risk, schedule, and manpower.</li>
<li>Improves innovative estimating processes to ensure accurate estimates consistent with divisional costs.</li>
<li>Identifies project-specific risk issues, the potential impact on Kent Companies, and potential strategies to help mitigate those risks.</li>
<li>Review all estimates to validate the accuracy of takeoff techniques, production rates, subcontractor, and vendor pricing.</li>
<li>Develop preconstruction schedules to support post-bid interviews and assist in defining general conditions for project proposals.</li>
<li>Responsible for the &quot;project hand-off&quot; to the project management and field operations team to ensure a clear understanding of project scope, build assumptions, schedule, and manpower assumptions.</li>
</ul></li><li>Leadership:
<ul><li>Develops and maintains a preconstruction schedule, including a bid calendar, to manage team production and customer commitments.</li>
<li>Ensures pertinent information is collected and timely follow-up to close the internal and external loop.</li>
<li>Leads the estimating team's hiring, training, and development in execution and communication through mentoring and coaching.</li>
</ul></li></ul>Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.
Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in construction management or engineering, 5+ years of concrete estimating experience, and five years in a leadership capacity.</li>
<li>Proven experience managing concrete preconstruction processes.</li>
<li>Experience leading successful team ventures, including the development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required.</li>
<li>Experience building relationships and working with subcontractors and vendors.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organizational skills</li>
<li>Exhibit a high degree of experience in strategic growth planning and execution.</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license.</li>
<li>Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).</li>
<li>Ability to pass drug screening.</li>
<li>Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.</li>
</ul>
Preferred education and experience
<ul><li>Practical leadership abilities, like motivation, goal setting, and conflict management</li>
<li>Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking.</li>
<li>Creative and results-oriented, with a keen sense of urgency and self-motivation.</li>
</ul>
Benefits 
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:
<ul><li>Weekly pay</li>
<li>PTO (Paid Time Off)</li>
<li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage</li>
<li>Supplemental insurance options</li>
<li>Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching</li>
<li>Holiday pay (New Year&rsquo;s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)</li>
<li>Scholarship opportunities for dependents</li>
<li>Leadership development opportunities</li>
</ul>
Work Environment/Physical Demand 
This position works in an office environment and occasionally travels to the field to supervise projects as required. This position requires long periods of sitting. This position requires long periods of sitting and standing.
Position type and expected hours of work 
This is a full-time office position. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.
Travel 
This position requires minimal overnight travel in the Carolinas.
Office Location 
1223 Quarry Overlook Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Perks associated with this role 
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather it builds on the teammate&rsquo;s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 5 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.
About Kent Companies 
Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete&trade; and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine. 
 
Kent Companies&rsquo; family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.
Kent Concrete 
We deliver comprehensive, turnkey concrete construction services for customers nationwide. Our services include structural concrete, tilt-up concrete, concrete paving, curb and gutter, and concrete pumping. From the most complex cast-in-place structures to mission-critical facilities, our customers turn to us because they know we&rsquo;ll deliver the horsepower and expertise to get the job done.
About Kent Companies Carolinas Commercial Concrete Division 
Kent Concrete operates a Charlotte-based commercial, multifamily, and structural division. This team delivers comprehensive, turnkey concrete packages for our customers. Our crews perform a variety of scopes including foundations, slabs, Ductilcrete&reg;, tilt-up, and structural cast-in-place concrete. With this team, you&rsquo;ll have a hand in the projects that change Charlotte and the Southeast region. Learn more about Kent Concrete by visiting concrete.kentcompanies.com.
EEO Statement 
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies&rsquo; does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions. 
 
The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company&rsquo;s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan. 
 
Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.</div>

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