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Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Construction Estimator

Location: Middleburg Heights, Ohio (Cleveland Operations Team)

Company: Stevens Engineers & Constructors

About the Opportunity

Stevens Engineers & Constructors is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Construction Estimator to join our team. This role is critical in creating accurate estimates for complex projects within the steel, chemical, power, and oil & gas sectors. You will be responsible for developing complete estimates—ranging from conceptual designs to detailed construction documents—to support both competitive bidding and contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Estimate Development: Prepare detailed estimates for all design stages, including Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, and final Construction Documents.
  • Documentation & Scope: Review plans, specifications, and RFIs to develop comprehensive bid packages and quantity take-offs for materials, labor, and equipment.
  • Technical Analysis: Research construction documents to determine costs, identify constructability issues, and propose value-engineering ideas or life-cycle costing.
  • Collaboration: Consult with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve issues, formulate estimates, and negotiate competitive pricing for materials and subcontracts.
  • Project Strategy: Assist operations teams in planning construction procedures, staffing requirements, and schedules based on project specifications.
  • Administrative Support: Maintain up-to-date cost databases; prepare internal job setup documentation (Award of Contract, Code of Accounts); and manage purchase orders/subcontracts.

Skill Factors & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years in the construction industry, with at least 3 years specifically in industrial construction estimating.
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project) and industry software such as InEight, Primavera P6, and Viewpoint.
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accuracy and precise attention to detail.
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with team members, vendors, and clients.

Why Join Stevens?

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to safety and delivering high-quality results for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free workplace that places Safety First!

Company Description
EXPERIENCE COMMITMENT QUALITY

STEVENS Engineers & Constructors is a team of dedicated professionals supported by trained and experienced craftsman.

The Industrial Construction and Engineering industry is built and delivered on the foundation of transparency, honesty, and integrity our customers have come to expect.

STEVENS specializes in heavy rigging, civil concrete, earthwork, demolition and excavation. We also have expertise in the following: structural steel erection, mechanical equipment setting and alignment, construction management and plant maintenance, including shutdown and turnaround services.

As a sole-source provider of design/build services, we have effectively merged outstanding technical, engineering, construction and management expertise to better enable our clients, large and small, to overcome their most challenging project obstacles.

STEVENS is vested, start to finish, to ensure that our clients' projects are safe and successful.

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First.

Company Description

EXPERIENCE COMMITMENT QUALITY\r\n\r\nSTEVENS Engineers & Constructors is a team of dedicated professionals supported by trained and experienced craftsman.\r\n\r\nThe Industrial Construction and Engineering industry is built and delivered on the foundation of transparency, honesty, and integrity our customers have come to expect.\r\n\r\nSTEVENS specializes in heavy rigging, civil concrete, earthwork, demolition and excavation. We also have expertise in the following: structural steel erection, mechanical equipment setting and alignment, construction management and plant maintenance, including shutdown and turnaround services.\r\n\r\nAs a sole-source provider of design/build services, we have effectively merged outstanding technical, engineering, construction and management expertise to better enable our clients, large and small, to overcome their most challenging project obstacles.\r\n\r\nSTEVENS is vested, start to finish, to ensure that our clients' projects are safe and successful.\r\n\r\nStevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category. \r\n\r\nWe are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace that places Safety First.