Project Estimator

Construction Project Estimator

Location: Georgetown, KY
Travel: Occasional—less than once per month

Position Summary

We are seeking a Construction Project Estimator to develop cost estimates for industrial and commercial building construction, renovations, and facility improvements. Projects range from modifications to existing systems and facilities to large greenfield developments.

This position will prepare conceptual and bid-level estimates, analyze contractor proposals, and use completed-project data to improve estimating accuracy and historical cost benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop construction cost estimates from conceptual scopes, engineered drawings, specifications, and available models.

• Prepare estimates for commercial and industrial renovations, facility improvements, and greenfield construction.

• Produce budgetary estimates when limited drawings and design information are available.

• Develop bid proposals using CSI MasterFormat.

• Review contractor bids for pricing accuracy, scope coverage, exclusions, and potential gaps.

• Analyze proposed and completed projects to establish unit costs and historical cost data.

• Support estimating tools, databases, and process improvements.

• Collaborate with planning teams, construction managers, engineers, technical experts, and executive leadership.

• Assist other team members with project estimates and cost analyses as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 1–10 years of construction estimating experience involving industrial and/or commercial buildings.

• Experience estimating commercial construction and renovation projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience and training may be considered.

• Understanding of design, building construction, engineering, and project schedules.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.

• Experience developing conceptual estimates from limited scope information.

• Ability to prepare detailed bid proposals from drawings, specifications, and models.

• Experience reviewing and comparing contractor bids.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook/Teams, and Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience estimating projects valued above $10 million.

• Experience with ProEst, Acubid, PlanSwift, RSMeans, or similar estimating software.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or comparable drawing and takeoff tools.

• Experience preparing AACE Class 5/4 conceptual estimates and Class 2 bid-level estimates.

• Familiarity with construction safety programs and requirements.

• PMI, CSI, AACE, or related professional certification.