An established general contractor with 100+ years in business.

• Key role producing conceptual and detailed estimates across diverse markets
• Direct involvement in both design-phase estimating and competitive bid work
• Opportunity to expand local networks
• Long-term career growth.
• Competitive salary, based on experience

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Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of conceptual estimates at schematic and design development stages
• Projects: Commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, multifamily, and industrial sectors
• Manage competitive lump-sum bidding on select projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for all systems, including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs
• Build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships to validate pricing and ensure competitive coverage
• Support owners in validating and managing budgets throughout design and preconstruction phases
• Collaborate with design teams to provide value engineering and pricing alternatives
• Prepare detailed scopes of work, manage subcontractor solicitations, and review proposals for compliance
• Communicate estimates and project details effectively to clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders
• Use On-Screen Takeoff and Microsoft Office Suite to prepare and manage estimates
• Perform additional preconstruction duties as assigned

• 7+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience with a general contractor or CM
• Strong understanding of commercial construction systems, including civil/site, foundations, structural systems, enclosures, roofing, interiors, finishes, and specialties
• Knowledge of MEP systems a plus
• Ability to analyze drawings and specifications and produce complete conceptual estimates from limited information
• Strong subcontractor relationships in the Cleveland market or ability to develop them quickly
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Self-starter with proven ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Field installation experience and working knowledge of construction systems preferred