Construction Estimator & Project Coordinator

About the Role

We are looking to add a Construction Estimator & Project Coordinator to our expanding construction team. This role suits individuals with some experience in construction estimating, costing, or project coordination who aspire to advance their careers. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Construction Management, assisting in creating project estimates and budgets while supporting cost tracking, coordination, and project administration throughout the construction lifecycle.

The role offers opportunities to progressively take ownership of estimating duties and improve project tracking and management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop construction estimates and prepare project budgets with input from management.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate material requirements.
• Collect, organize, and compare pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify missing information needed to complete estimates and pursue follow-ups.
• Keep updated records of material, labor, subcontractor, and historical project costs.
• Revise estimates to reflect changes in project scope, drawings, or pricing.
• Monitor estimated, committed, and actual costs during the project.
• Track cost deviations and alterations to the project.
• Manage purchase orders, change orders, and related cost documentation.
• Provide daily project and administrative support to Construction Management.
• Organize project files, drawings, specifications, and documentation systematically.
• Liaise and coordinate with site personnel, suppliers, subcontractors, and project collaborators.
• Assist with procurement, material orders, permits, and project requisites.
• Help manage project schedules, meetings, follow-up action items, and project closeout activities.
• Prepare project correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports as needed.
• Utilize Procore software for project coordination and administration, maintaining current documentation, drawings, costs, and related information.
• Support project costing, communication, and reporting within Procore.
• Collaborate with Construction Management, site staff, and accounting to ensure accurate and consistent project data.

Qualifications & Skills

• Some hands-on experience in construction estimating, project costing, project coordination, or related fields.
• Knowledge of construction estimating processes and quantity takeoffs.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Basic knowledge of construction materials, trades, and typical processes.
• Comfort with managing budgets, pricing, costs, and numerical data.
• Experience in sourcing and evaluating supplier and subcontractor pricing is beneficial.
• Proficiency or experience with Procore software is highly preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and proactively track information requirements independently.
• A readiness to learn new skills, take on expanded responsibilities, and grow within the role.