About the job
Estimator
Join our team at Independence Construction, a leading construction management firm based in Northeast Ohio and part of the DiGeronimo Companies. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional self-perform services and a developer's perspective to all our projects. Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and remarkable performance ensures the best outcomes for our clients, subcontractors, and the communities we serve.
Our Core Beliefs:
People: We prioritize a safe, family-oriented environment, uphold integrity, and protect our most valuable assets.
Performance: Our goal is to deliver the highest quality services, solve challenges, and provide unparalleled value to our partners.
Community: We aim to make a positive impact in the communities we serve through our involvement and commitment to leaving a lasting, positive legacy.
As an Estimator, you will oversee all estimating activities for multiple construction projects, collaborating closely with project managers and executives to ensure successful project completion. You'll engage with clients to address cost and design considerations.
- Coordinate design phases during schematic, design development, and construction document stages, ensuring all estimating tasks are completed on schedule, adhering to our quality standards.
- Deliver comprehensive, competitive project bids and budgeting estimates, including technical takeoffs, contract document analysis, cost evaluations, and communication with subcontractors.
- Work with operations personnel to identify the most cost-effective systems for bid preparation.
- Ensure timely preparation of all estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, value engineering, cost reporting, and purchase planning.
- Thoroughly understand all front-end contract documents and manage compliance with construction contracts throughout the project phases.
- Set and communicate project criteria, including wage rates and timelines, for team use.
- Conduct project status evaluations and follow-ups.
- Perform constructability reviews and plan construction sequences in collaboration with project teams.

