Estimator

Cardinal Civil Resources

Estimator at Cardinal responsible for analyzing costs and preparing estimates for construction projects. Collaborating with contractors and suppliers while ensuring project efficiency and budget management.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
Identify and analyze labor, material costs, and time requirements
Analyze company data, monitor budgets and prices using software packages
Prepare material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
Create labor estimates for any project
Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors and contractors
Manage bids from vendors and contractors
Present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
Compile and record actual costs
Review and assess cost estimates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree in Business, Construction, or Engineering
Surveying experience (in and out of the office) 5 year minimum
Site Construction experience of at least 5 years
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (required)
Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending
Health Savings
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools

cost estimationlabor estimationdata analysisbudget monitoringmaterial cost analysistime requirement analysissurveyingsite construction

Soft Skills

relationship managementpresentation skills

Certifications

Associates Degree in BusinessAssociates Degree in ConstructionAssociates Degree in Engineering