Estimator

• Work alongside seasoned Estimators and Project Managers to learn how damage assessment projects are measured, documented, and presented
• Visit project sites to gather data
• Collaborate with team members in the local office to prepare cost estimates
• Assist with site visits to collect measurements, photos, and project details
• Support analysis of labor, materials, and timelines for project estimates
• Track costs and flag differences between projected and actual figures
• Learn to prepare professional reports and data entries in estimating tools
• Gain exposure to Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu

Paid construction damage-assessment internship with DBI Consultants

Junior Estimator – Summer 2027 Internship

Paid Junior Estimator internship assessing damaged structures for DBI Consultants, a construction consulting firm. Supporting site measurements, cost estimates, reports, and field investigations.

• Prepare and take ownership of cost estimates for bids and project proposals
• Identify risks, opportunities, and maintain a winning bid strategy
• Prepare detailed estimates from scopes of work, blueprints, specifications, and other documentation
• Perform quantity take-offs for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment
• Apply work-hour unit rates to generate total direct work hours
• Assess construction equipment, temporary facilities, and field non-manual staffing requirements
• Assist with soliciting supplier, subcontractor, and manufacturer quotes
• Distribute and control bid documents
• Identify client and project requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, HES requirements, and services
• Analyze project locations and location-related productivity
• Review labor costs and licensing requirements
• Complete and execute bid forms
• Facilitate bid review meetings with business unit management, estimating, and business line management
• Coordinate with other departments during proposal development

Mechanical estimator preparing industrial construction bids for Saulsbury Industries

Estimator – Mechanical

Mechanical estimator preparing bids and project proposals for Saulsbury Industries’ heavy-industrial construction and EPC services. Producing quantity take-offs, work-hour estimates, and coordinated bid reviews.

• Prepare and take ownership of cost estimates for bids and project proposals
• Identify risks and opportunities while maintaining a winning strategy
• Prepare detailed estimates from scopes of work, blueprints, specifications, and other documentation
• Perform quantity take-offs and determine manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor requirements
• Solicit quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and specified manufacturers
• Distribute and maintain control of bid documents
• Establish construction schedules
• Identify requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, temporary facilities, services, and other indirect project costs
• Ensure bid forms are completed and properly executed
• Review labor costs and applicable licensing requirements
• Schedule and conduct bid review meetings with division, estimating, and business-line management
• Coordinate with other employees during the bid process on large proposals

E&I Estimator preparing industrial electrical and instrumentation bids for Saulsbury Industries

E&I Estimator

E&I Estimator preparing electrical and instrumentation bids for Saulsbury Industries, an industrial engineering and construction services provider. Developing estimates, schedules, resource plans, and bid strategies for heavy-industry projects.

• Review and execute bids on multiple and/or complex projects.
• Responsible for all aspects of the estimating and bid process.
• Develop a thorough proposal on all cost elements relating to DBC’s load-bearing cold-formed steel structures.
• Determine all cost components of a project, propose alternative solutions, solve technical issues, and provide design/preconstruction phase services.
• Represent Digital Building Components to our clients and design/trade partners.

Estimator managing bids for complex construction projects.

Facade Estimator

Estimator managing bids on complex construction projects for Digital Building Components. Developing proposals and cost components for load-bearing structures and MEP systems.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates at various stages of design and construction
• Review drawings, specifications, and other documentation to ensure estimates reflect project scope
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to align cost expectations with design intent
• Evaluate bids, proposals, and subcontractor pricing for accuracy and completeness.
• Support change order evaluations and construction budget management
• Assist in value engineering, identify cost-saving opportunities, and present recommendations
• Maintain historical cost data, unit pricing databases, and market trend reports.
• Mentor junior estimators and participate in continuous improvement of estimating processes
• Ensure all estimating activities comply with Parkhill’s QA/QC standards
• Participate in internal and external meetings related to cost planning and construction services
• Develop quantity take-offs using digital methods

Senior Estimator supporting construction management for architectural projects

Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator supporting Parkhill’s Construction Management by leading cost estimates for architectural projects. Collaborating with design teams and ensuring financial feasibility throughout construction phases.

Senior Estimator supporting Parkhill’s Construction Management team

Senior Estimator supporting Parkhill’s Construction Management team by leading cost estimates for architectural and engineering projects. Collaborating with design teams and contractors to ensure financial feasibility.

• Assist throughout the preconstruction process by leading conceptual estimating efforts to produce accurate construction cost budgets and estimates.
• Focus on MEP costs and provide input to conceptualize and interpret the scope from incomplete or schematic documents.
• Supervise, check work, and mentor Estimators and Estimating Engineers.
• Develop and oversee conceptual estimates for assigned projects, support planning and engineering groups in the development of all levels of estimates, and collect and analyze close-out and benchmark data.
• Lead major estimating efforts.
• Develop and clarify estimate reports.
• Cultivate strong subcontractor knowledge and relations.
• Present estimating results to clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all civil structure architectural trades.
• Compete at conceptual and detailed levels of estimating.
• Demonstrate value engineering leadership and tracking.
• Drive deadlines and achieve results.
• Mastery of scope review process.
• Consult with architects and engineers on project parameters.
• Ensure database-pricing updates are completed.

Senior Mechanical Estimator leading estimating and planning efforts in construction

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Senior Mechanical Estimator at Christman Company leading estimating and planning efforts for construction projects. Overseeing conceptual estimates and mentoring Estimators and Estimating Engineers.

• Lead the full estimating process for complex electrical projects—from bid review through final proposal.
• Evaluate drawings, specifications, and scope to build complete, accurate cost estimates.
• Partner with PM's, engineers, and preconstruction teams to align estimates with execution strategies.
• Mentor and coach estimators, helping them grow technical expertise and confidence.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, ensuring we get the best pricing and insights.
• Contribute to strategy: deciding which projects to pursue, stay competitive, and where to innovate.
• Your work determines whether we win the right projects at the right price. By delivering accurate, thoughtful estimates, you’ll not only strengthen our bottom line but also protect our teams in the field—setting them up with realistic budgets and achievable goals.

Chief Electrical Estimator leading estimating processes for national electrical contractor

Chief Electrical Estimator

Chief Electrical Estimator at Titan Electric overseeing estimating for electrical projects. Leading a team to ensure accurate bids and project pricing while cultivating vendor relationships.

• Educate customers on the process of vehicle repairs, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value.
• Completes initial estimates, write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation, and lock final estimates
• Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure Crash Champions’ quality standards by performing in-process QC.
• Keep every customer fully informed and updated on the status of their vehicle and provide the best possible experience for our customers.
• Able to pull and review all data procedures for/with Body Technicians and complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process
• Pre-close the final repair order, Handle disbursement paperwork, address exceptions in the file and ensure carrier specific requirements are complete

Collision Estimator providing vehicle repair estimates and customer education at Crash Champions

Collision Estimator

Collision Estimator providing vehicle repair estimates and educating customers on repair procedures at Crash Champions. Managing repairs while ensuring quality service throughout the process.

Collision Estimator educating customers on vehicle repair processes at Crash Champions

Collision Estimator educating customers on vehicle repair processes and managing repairs at Crash Champions. Ensuring quality standards and customer experience during the repair process.

• Prepare detailed, accurate, and fully defensible restoration estimates remotely for multiple branch locations and brands.
• Write estimates for residential, commercial, and large-loss projects across all restoration service lines.
• Develop estimates utilizing field documentation, photographs, moisture readings, drying reports, sketches, invoices, subcontractor documentation, and supporting records.
• Ensure estimates accurately reflect the approved scope of work while maximizing all justified and supported billing opportunities.
• Produce estimates that comply with current pricing databases, carrier guidelines, TPA requirements, and company estimating standards.
• Audit submitted scopes, documentation, and estimates for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Centralized Project Estimator developing accurate restoration estimates for various projects

Centralized Restoration Project Estimator

Centralized Project Estimator responsible for developing restoration estimates for residential and commercial projects. Collaborating with field personnel and insurance stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy in the estimates.

• Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, bid results and archives, etc.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining corporate estimating procedures utilizing the corporate computer estimating system and database.
• Assist Executives, Business Development, and Project Management to determine what types of projects to bid on, strategies, techniques, etc.
• Review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation
• Review scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and Clients.
• May be responsible for closing the 'sale'.
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required
• May assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.

Chief Estimator managing estimating program for construction projects at Rosendin

Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator overseeing estimating program and technical direction for construction projects. Ensuring accuracy in bid proposals and collaborating with key stakeholders at Rosendin.

Collision Estimator managing vehicle repair estimates and customer education

Collision Estimator educating customers on vehicle repairs and insurance while managing estimates and repairs at Crash Champions collision centers.

• Prepare estimate from quantity take-off on project and complete estimate to computer printout
• Identify parts of project that may be key to making a competitive estimate
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings
• Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub estimates for assigned bids
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
• Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data
• Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and to obtain quotes
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and be responsible for soliciting quotes
• Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents
• Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects
• Prior to the issuing of the formal bid package, provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package
• After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with the Project Management departments to fully explain job scope, potential areas of attention and other aspects for the successful transition of the project
• Maintain files of all working documents to back-up estimate figures and update the Rosendin approved estimating program

Senior Estimator preparing bid documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects

Senior Estimator preparing bid documents and cost estimates for electrical construction projects. Collaborating with other estimators, suppliers, and customers to complete accurate estimates.

• Support the Fleet Maintenance team by reviewing and verifying all vendor estimates
• Manage the approval or rejection of estimates and revisions to ensure accuracy
• Liaise with rental locations to provide feedback and coaching for faster approvals
• Maintain audit records of all estimates from third-party vendors and repair shops
• Receive and analyze vendor performance, providing management with reviews and recommendations
• Assist with additional duties as assigned to meet business needs

General Estimator at SIXT ensuring accurate vendor estimates in Fleet Maintenance operations

General Estimator at SIXT managing vendor estimates and supporting Fleet Maintenance operations. Requires experience in repair estimation and strong organizational skills.

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Facade Estimator

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