Project Estimator

Project Estimator

Location: On-site in Fayetteville, AR

Our client is a well-established commercial construction organization recognized for delivering complex, high-quality projects across a diverse portfolio. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a Project Estimator who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys transforming project concepts into competitive, accurate budgets. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals, influence project strategy from the earliest planning stages, and contribute to winning meaningful commercial projects throughout the region.

This Role Offers

• Competitive base salary, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable pipeline of commercial construction projects.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced industry professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute throughout the entire preconstruction lifecycle.
• Long-term career growth within a respected commercial construction organization.

What You'll Do

• Develop detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects from early conceptual planning through final construction documents.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation to determine scope, identify risks, and prepare accurate pricing.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and assemble detailed project budgets using industry best practices.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure complete and competitive proposals.
• Prepare bid packages, estimate summaries, and supporting documentation for client submissions.
• Identify value engineering opportunities that improve project value while maintaining quality and constructability.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and internal operations teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Assist with conceptual budgeting, scheduling coordination, and preconstruction planning activities.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and market pricing information to support future projects.
• Partner with project management and field leadership to continuously improve estimating accuracy and project outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three to seven years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing hard bid, negotiated, design-build, and conceptual estimates.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, building systems, and construction sequencing.
• Proven experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing accurate project budgets.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience working collaboratively with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project teams.
• Experience estimating self-performed concrete work is considered a plus.

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