- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Minimum 8 years of estimating experience in architecture, engineering, or construction services
- Experience with large-scale commercial or civic projects
- Strong understanding of AEC industry, construction means and methods, materials, building codes, and project phases, especially during construction administration
- Proficiency in estimating software
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation, project scope analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the AEC industry. Proficient in managing estimating processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and mentoring junior staff.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Cost Estimation
- Estimating Software Proficiency
- AEC Industry Knowledge
- Project Management
- Change Order Evaluation
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Value Engineering
- Bid Evaluation
- Construction Budget Management
- Historical Cost Data Maintenance
- Unit Pricing Databases
- Market Trend Analysis
- Construction Means and Methods
- Building Codes
Soft Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Mentoring
- Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Construction Services
- Commercial Projects
- Civic Projects
- Construction Administration
- QA/QC Standards
- Project Phases
- Estimating Processes
- Cost-Saving Opportunities