Project Estimator

  • LC Staffing
  • Bozeman, Montana
  • Full Time
Project Estimator

Job ID: 40829

Location: Bozeman, MT

Category: Construction

Employment Type: Professional Placement

Project Estimator

Bozeman, MT

A family-owned and operated construction company with over 50 years in the business is seeking a Project Estimator to join their team. With a vision to be a leader in the industry and a commitment to fully satisfying their customers' needs, they have successfully completed more than 400 projects, totaling over $5 billion in work. They offer a progressive, positive, and challengingyet funwork environment.

The ideal candidate is approachable, who thrives when working with clients, architects/engineers, and sub-contractors/suppliers. This individual will be under the direction of the Pre-construction Manager, Chief Estimator, and Senior Estimator to plan cost factors for building process which will include; analyzing blueprints, reviewing specifications and proposals, and preparing documentation for time, cost, and labor.

Why you want this position:

Salary range $80,000 to 110,000/year, depending on experience

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account, Basic Life & AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Maternity & Paternity Leave, FMLA

401(k) Plan

Flexible Paid Time Off

Great Career Development and Work Life Balance

Team Member Bonus Program

Essential Functions and Duties:

Attend pre-proposal meetings and perform site visits as required to assist in the preparation of requests for proposals

Consult with clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues

Manage document control for the pre-construction phases of a project

Help prepare estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages: Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents

Prepares quantity take-offs and estimates costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract

Analyze construction documents and specifications to determine estimated costs

Identify conflicts in construction documents and specifications and effectively communicates those to the Pre-construction team

Review design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers

Contact and follow up with subcontractors for all budgeting and bid efforts to establish participation

Review all bid packages, instructions to bidders, and bid forms against all subcontractor proposals to ensure compliant and complete bids

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science/Management, Civil or Architectural Engineering or 3 or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Familiar with Destini Estimator, Procore, Join.Build, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft applications, iSqFt/Construct Connect

Ability to effectively communicate in written/verbal form as it relates to technical information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and vendors

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations

Maintains a strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude

The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Job ID: 480495456
Originally Posted on: 6/9/2025

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