Estimator Recruitment

An Estimator develops accurate project estimates for infrastructure construction, analyzing drawings, specifications, quantities, subcontractor pricing, labor, materials, equipment, and project risks to help contractors submit competitive and profitable bids.

No Fee Until You Hire

WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE

Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.

Brightway identifies Estimators with infrastructure construction experience, strong quantity takeoff and pricing skills, subcontractor knowledge, and the analytical judgment needed to develop accurate and competitive bids.

About the Estimator Role

An Estimator develops project cost estimates for infrastructure construction projects, working from drawings, specifications, bid documents, site information, historical costs, subcontractor proposals, and supplier pricing. The role evaluates quantities, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor scopes, general conditions, and other project costs to establish a reliable bid. Strong Estimators understand that successful estimating requires more than performing takeoffs. They identify scope gaps, evaluate construction methods, validate subcontractor pricing, assess project risks, and understand how schedule and site conditions can affect cost. They work closely with project management, operations, procurement, subcontractors, suppliers, and company leadership to ensure bids are complete, competitive, and aligned with the company’s objectives.

Role Highlights

Experience

3-10+ Years

Core Focus

Construction Estimating

Key Areas

Takeoffs, Pricing & Bids

Work Environment

Office & Field

Project Focus

Infrastructure Projects

Recruitment Type

Permanent

What does a Estimator Do?

Review Bid Documents

Reviews drawings, specifications, bid requirements, site information, and contract documents to understand project scope and estimating requirements.

Perform Quantity Takeoffs

Measures and quantifies labor, materials, equipment, and other work items required to complete the project.

Develop Project Pricing

Develops detailed pricing using labor rates, material costs, equipment requirements, subcontractor proposals, production assumptions, and historical data.

Evaluate Project Risk

Identifies scope gaps, cost uncertainties, site conditions, schedule considerations, and other risks that may affect the bid.

Prepare Competitive Bids

Compiles complete estimates and bid proposals while working with project leadership to establish competitive and commercially sound pricing.

Need an Estimator for Your Next Infrastructure Project?

Connect with experienced Estimator talent who can deliver accurate takeoffs, competitive pricing, subcontractor analysis, risk evaluation, and bid preparation for infrastructure construction projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Experience

3-10+ years of infrastructure construction estimating, quantity takeoff, preconstruction, or related experience.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent construction experience may qualify.

Certifications

Certifications

Relevant estimating, construction, or project management credentials can be beneficial.

CORE SKILLS

Construction Estimating
Quantity Takeoffs
Bid Preparation
Cost Analysis
Subcontractor Pricing
Scope & Risk Analysis

MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS

typical Salary Range

$80,000-$125,000

Performance Bonus

Experience Level

Mid / Senior

Role Demand

High

Hiring Market

Nationwide

Compensation varies by location, infrastructure specialty, project size, estimating complexity, experience, employer, and the level of estimating and preconstruction responsibility assigned to the role.

About Infrastructure Construction

Explore Brightway’s Infrastructure Construction recruitment services for experienced professionals across estimating, project engineering, field engineering, project controls, scheduling, project management, quality, safety, supervision, and other critical infrastructure functions.

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Why Companies Choose Brightway

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