Estimator

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Preconstruction & Estimating: Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts across multiple projects, including conceptual, schematic, DD, and CD estimates; develop detailed quantity takeoffs, budgets, contingencies, general conditions, allowances, and self-perform work estimates.

• Bidding & Procurement: Manage subcontractor and supplier bidding, including developing scopes and bid packages, soliciting new subcontractors/vendors, analyzing competitive bids, preparing apples-to-apples bid tabs, identifying scope gaps, and making final bid recommendations.

• Constructability & Value Engineering: Provide constructability, value engineering, and cost analysis by reviewing drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, market conditions, escalation, procurement lead times, and site logistics to identify risks, cost savings, and potential issues.

• Preconstruction Coordination: Coordinate preconstruction activities with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Government Officials, and internal teams, including site investigations, renovation assessments, permitting, asbestos requirements, fire/life-safety considerations, phasing, scheduling, and early procurement.

• Leadership & Project Handoff: Communicate estimates, recommendations, and project risks to leadership and project teams; conduct constructability reviews and preconstruction meetings, document concerns, and lead comprehensive project handoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition into construction.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Estimating Software, and Bluebeam.
• Strong understanding of drawings and specifications allowing thorough constructability analysis
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and physical presence at assigned workplace.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

 

• 5+ years in Construction Management is required.
• A bachelor's degree in construction management or related field is preferred.

We offer competitive pay, generous time off, great insurance coverage, retirement benefits, bonus opportunities, and perks like a company vehicle. Plus, you’ll have access to extra support programs and optional coverage so you can build the package that works best for you. We take care of our people on and off the job.

About our Company:

Beckenhauer Construction is built on honesty, hard work, and attention to detail. We invest in people who want a career, take ownership of their work, and care about doing things right. This is a place for people who work hard, want to grow, and are never satisfied with “good enough.”

With nearly 150 years of success, Beckenhauer Construction has earned a reputation as a leader in comprehensive construction management services. Our long-standing client relationships and steady stream of referrals reflect the loyalty and trust we build through meaningful connections, consistent performance, and integrity.

At Beckenhauer Construction, our work, and our culture, is defined by “Partnerships Built on Trust.”