Estimator

NewGround

Estimator preparing accurate construction budgets and estimates for commercial projects at NewGround. Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders for effective project delivery.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeClayton • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare accurate and complete conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates for commercial construction projects.
Develop project budgets, quantity takeoffs, and cost analyses for all required scopes of work.
Review project agreements, drawings, specifications, site information, and other project documentation to establish scope and pricing requirements.
Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate subcontractor and supplier pricing into project estimates.
Communicate estimates, budgets, assumptions, and cost impacts effectively with clients and internal project teams.
Collaborate with sales, architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to establish estimating requirements, schedules, and deadlines.
Prepare estimating deliverables, bid tabulations, and presentation materials for internal reviews and client meetings.
Monitor project design progression and update estimates to reflect design changes and evolving project requirements as requested.
Support project teams throughout preconstruction and construction by providing budget guidance and cost-related analysis.
Maintain estimating software, cost databases, estimating records, and historical cost information.
Participate in project kickoff, budget review, and project debrief meetings to support continuous improvement and cost database development.
Monitor construction market trends, labor costs, and material pricing to support estimating activities.
Evaluate construction methods and materials for cost effectiveness and provide value engineering recommendations when appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of estimating, preconstruction, or related commercial construction experience.
Experience with Procore Estimating or similar commercial construction estimating software.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, construction budgets, and cost estimates.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of Revit preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sabbatical program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Construction BudgetingCost EstimationDesign Document EstimatesValue EngineeringReading Construction Drawings

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving