The posting
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
Position Summary
NELCO Worldwide is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Construction Estimator to join our growing team. This position plays a critical role in securing new business by developing accurate, competitive, and comprehensive cost estimates for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and specialty radiation shielding construction projects throughout North America.
NELCO specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of radiation shielding systems and related construction solutions for healthcare, industrial, research, and scientific facilities throughout North America and internationally. The Construction Estimator works closely with project managers, operations leadership, engineering, manufacturing, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to analyze project requirements, assess project risks, and develop winning proposals.
The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and mathematical abilities, exceptional attention to detail, construction knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Estimating & Bid Preparation
- Review project drawings, specifications, bid documents, contracts, and scope requirements to determine project costs and constructability.
- Prepare detailed take-offs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and specialty products.
- Develop accurate and competitive project cost estimates, budgets, and bid proposals.
- Evaluate project requirements and identify potential risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
- Analyze labor productivity, material pricing, equipment utilization, logistics, and project schedules.
- Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs), scope clarifications, and bid qualifications, as necessary.
- Participate in bid review meetings and estimating strategy discussions with company leadership.
- Assemble and submit complete bid packages in accordance with client requirements and deadlines.
- Support pricing strategy discussions and proposal development efforts.
Vendor & Subcontractor Management
- Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key industry partners.
- Review quotations to ensure scope completeness, pricing accuracy, and competitive positioning.
- Assist in the evaluation of subcontractor qualifications and capabilities.
Project Transition & Operational Support
- Coordinate project turnover meetings with operations and project management teams following project award.
- Assist with budget development and project handoff documentation.
- Support project teams with estimating-related questions during project execution.
- Participate in post-project reviews to identify estimating lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, bid files, and pricing records.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating department.
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards, estimating procedures, and ISO requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of bid information, pricing strategies, and customer data.
- Occasionally, visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, verify project scope, and gather information necessary for accurate pricing.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of construction estimating experience preferred.
- Experience estimating commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or specialty construction projects strongly preferred.
- Experience estimating engineered systems, specialty construction products, healthcare facilities, radiation shielding systems, industrial process environments, or other technically complex projects is highly desirable.
- Experience collaborating with subcontractors, vendors, fabrication shops, or specialty trade contractors preferred.
- Familiarity with project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and negotiated contracts is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze architectural, structural, mechanical, and construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, project teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience with PlanSwift or similar digital take-off software preferred.
- Ability to review, manipulate, annotate, and print digital plans and construction documents.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across estimating, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate and complete project estimates.
Compensation
NELCO Worldwide offers a competitive salary range of $58,811.80 to $70,827.11 annually for this position. Placement within the range will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, technical expertise, industry knowledge, and demonstrated ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the role.
In addition to base compensation, NELCO offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and long-term career growth within a stable and growing organization.
Why Join NELCO Worldwide?
- Join an industry leader with more than 90 years of experience serving healthcare, industrial, research, and scientific markets.
- Work on highly specialized and technically challenging projects that make a meaningful impact.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering, manufacturing, project management, construction, and operations disciplines.
- Gain exposure to unique projects throughout the United States and internationally.
- Enjoy long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Be part of an organization committed to innovation, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position primarily operates in a professional office environment with occasional visits to active construction sites. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, reviewing technical drawings and specifications, and frequent communication with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
Physical requirements include:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Ability to review detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Ability to occasionally travel to project sites.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to twenty pounds.
- Ability to move throughout construction sites while observing applicable safety requirements.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
NELCO Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. NELCO Worldwide reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as business needs require.
