Estimator 3

About Andersen Construction At Andersen Construction, culture isn’t a slogan—it’s something you experience every day on the jobsite and in the office. We believe in keeping our word, prioritizing safety above all else, and treating people with dignity and respect. Our teams work collaboratively, support one another, and take pride in delivering work that matters to our clients and the communities we serve. Success is shared, accountability is real, and expectations are high—but so is the support to meet them. Job Purpose The Estimator supports and leads preconstruction and estimating efforts on complex, technically sophisticated projects across Advanced Technology, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Heavy Commercial/Industrial markets. This role is responsible for developing accurate, well‑documented conceptual and detailed estimates from early design through project launch, while partnering closely with clients, designers, and internal project teams to support informed decision‑making. Strong collaboration is essential. The Estimator works closely with design teams, owners, operations, and trade partners throughout preconstruction to align scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring a smooth transition from estimate to execution. Proficiency with Destiny estimating software is required, along with a deep understanding of construction means and methods, market conditions, and trade partner strategies. Reports To Regional Estimating Manager Job Classification and Hours Salaried / Exempt Employee Location Regional Office with regular travel to clients, designers, jobsite locations, and other business‑related travel. Qualifications and Technical Skills Bachelor’s Degree (Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management and/or Business preferred) or equivalent combinations of related experience and/or technical training. 6–10 years estimating experience within commercial construction. Thorough knowledge of construction activities, means, and methods to generate accurate scope and pricing based on limited information. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Sage Estimating software, On‑Screen Takeoff (OST) and Bluebeam (or similar platforms). Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or other BIM software experience preferred. Ability to navigate within 3D modeling software to aid in estimating. Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously. Professional Qualities Strong management, coordination, and organization skills. Must integrate into Andersen’s culture and practice our Core Values in all interactions. Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Ability to interface with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, trade partners, and colleagues in a professional manner. Client‑service mindset with the ability to build long‑lasting relationships and work well with others. Ability to interact with company executives and internal customers – ability to perform as a leader and a team player. Self‑starting, self‑motivated effective time manager. Responsibilities Bid Preparation Develop working knowledge of prequalified trade partners and how to organize them for various projects. Assist other estimators and project teams with invitation to bid processes. Prepare project bid lists, update contacts, and organize content. Organize plans, specifications, and instructions to bidders/front‑end documents for distribution. Attend site visits for bidding purposes. Outreach Support project team and/or senior estimator in trade partner outreach processes, including MWESB/COBID and other platforms. Make phone calls, help trade partners with takeoffs and understanding documents. Issue project communications, invitations to bid and budget, and associated follow‑up. Estimates Develop lump‑sum estimates for smaller projects or support estimating teams in estimating. Issue for construction (IFC) documents on large, complex projects. Post Bid Verify subcontractor bids match project scope for specific scopes on larger projects. Build project‑specific items in scope sheets. Receive and organize bids/budgets during estimate milestones. Buyout Create thorough bid recaps for subcontractor and supplier scopes of work. Analyze bids to ensure complete scope and avoid double‑ups or gaps between trades. Contracts Understand contracting rules and apply them to develop appropriate contracting plans. Coordination Coordinate project hand‑offs to operations and maintain a clear audit trail. Collaborate with project team to ensure issuance of complete bid scopes and documents during all bid and budget efforts. Work with operations staff to ensure general conditions and requirements items are represented in estimates. Quality Develop accurate and detailed estimates based on conceptual plans and fully designed plans. Develop clarifications and assumptions that clarify scope and minimize risk. Ensure quality completion and compilation of all estimate deliverables. Work with senior estimators to complete accurate quantity take‑offs for assigned scopes. Support Assist senior estimators as needed. Physical Demands Lifting #J-18808-Ljbffr