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estimator, construction

Title posted on indeed.com - Construction Estimator

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Employer details Delta Sierra Construction

Job details

Are you a driven, detail-obsessed individual who loves metrics, understanding how things are built, and putting together complex construction estimates?Are you the kind of person who is both sharp and humble, someone who loves learning, solving problems, and collaborating without needing to be the loudest voice in the room? Do you thrive under pressure and feel frustrated when things are messy, unclear, or disorganized? You take pride in keeping your work and your space tidy, meeting deadlines, and staying one step ahead. You enjoy being at the center of the action, coordinating with subcontractors, collecting pricing, and preparing bid packages for commercial construction projects. At Delta Sierra Construction, we are looking for a motivated Construction Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing new opportunities, preparing detailed estimates and submission packages, and serving as a key point of contact for many of our subcontractors and suppliers. This is a hands-on role for someone who is proactive, thrives on organization, loves working with numbers, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you get excited about finding new work, building strong submission packages, and helping close large commercial projects, this could be the perfect fit for you. * *Smart: *You are intelligent and analytical, with a natural ability to solve complex problems. You are not intimidated by challenges or information you do not fully understand at first, because you know you?ll be able to figure it out quickly. You are highly skilled with numbers and comfortable building detailed, accurate construction budgets and estimates. * *Highly Driven: *You are motivated to grow and continue sharpening your skills. You are always looking for ways to improve, push past goals, and deliver results. You are excited about the future, and you see each project as an opportunity to take your work and your career to the next level. * *Detail-Oriented: *You thrive in a role where accuracy, organization, and precision matter. You are committed to making sure every estimate, every bid, and every detail is correct and complete. You are the person who catches the small things that others miss and take pride in producing consistently high-quality work. * *Initiative and Self-Direction: *You are proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently without needing constant direction. You take full ownership of your work, stay ahead of deadlines, and make decisions confidently. You are comfortable leading your own process and ensuring your responsibilities are always moving forward. * *Humble: *You understand that successful projects are built by strong teams. You take pride in your work but do not seek the spotlight. You enjoy collaborating with others and focus on doing your part at a high level. Your motivation comes from meeting your own high standards rather than seeking external recognition. You value the quality of the work over personal attention. *Objectives:* *1. Lead Pre-construction and Estimating Activities* * Review bid invitations, drawings, and project documents to determine project viability and develop scopes of work. * Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work. * Identify project risks, offer value engineering solutions, and submit complete bid packages by deadlines. * Work closely with subcontractors and suppliers to gather and level competitive pricing. * Maintain accurate estimating templates, internal cost data, and support improvements to estimating processes. *2. Support Cost Management and Budgeting* * Develop preliminary budgets and refine them through design and preconstruction stages. * Analyze historical job costs and completed projects to improve estimating accuracy over time. * Collaborate with project managers to align project budgets with initial estimates. * Provide clien