→Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for historic restoration and commercial construction projects.
→Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates by analyzing construction documents, specifications, and market conditions.
→Perform quantity take-offs for selected trades and develop detailed, trade-specific scopes of work.
→Create, manage, and evaluate bid packages while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
→Collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to align project scope, schedule, permits, and costs with historic preservation standards.
→Utilize estimating software, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel to develop reliable and competitive estimates.
→Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as required.

Physical Requirements

→Ability to perform work primarily in an office environment with occasional construction site visits.
→Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
→Ability to travel to job sites, attend meetings, and conduct field observations as needed.
→Ability to communicate effectively with project team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

→Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or 5–8 years of construction estimating experience in lieu of a degree.
→Proven experience estimating commercial construction projects.
→Proficiency with estimating software, including Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel.
→Experience with historic restoration projects is highly preferred.
→Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
→Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Estimator (Construction - Historic Restoration)

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