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Construction Estimator
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Job Location:
Lancaster, NE - USA
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Posted:
22 August 2026 (4 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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Join a team where your work matters. At Gorsuch Construction Inc. our Construction Estimator plays a vital role in setting a project up for success to be delivered on-time and under-budget while being part of a team that values work-life balance growth and doing the right thing.
WHO WE ARE
At Gorsuch Construction we are committed to creating a positive and rewarding experience by welcoming growing and celebrating all our employees. As a family-owned and operated company we know first-hand that taking care of you and your familys needs is just as important as taking care of our residents.
We foster a culture where team members demonstrated a growth mindset a can-do attitude and a commitment to excellence while supporting one another and our communities.
To demonstrate this commitment to you full-time employees receive the following benefits and perks:
Work-Life Balance
- Standard 4-day workweek (34 hours worked 40 hours paid)
- Substantial PTO & paid holidays
Health & Financial Benefits
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Company sponsored life insurance policy
- 401k and company match
Additional Perks
- On-Demand Pay (get paid early!)
- Education Assistance
- Charitable giving opportunities
- A culture where employees are recognized and celebrated
WHO YOU ARE
You are an experiencedConstruction Estimatorwith at least three (3) years of estimating experience and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Youre ultimately responsible for bidding construction projects by preparing conceptual and hard-cost estimates which includes: ensuring general requirements; estimating overhead and profit projects; soliciting subcontractor and vendor bids; reviewing all project documents for accuracy; performing quantity take-offs; constructability review and value-engineering analysis for all construction projects received; and supporting quality construction standards and procedures.
You enjoy detail-oriented work clear organization and being a part of a team that supports each other and takes pride in their work.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Create and publish accurate cost estimates based on construction documents and information provided at various stages of project development including conceptual estimates Rough-Orderof-Magnitude (ROM) estimates and complete construction estimates that are the basis for entering into construction contracts.
- Provide clear detailed quantity take-offs.
- Obtain and analyze project plans and specifications scopes of work contractual terms and conditions related reports or assessments and other project information prior to beginning an estimate.
- Assist and consult in retaining trade materials and qualified subcontractor quotes to ensure compliance with contract documents.
- Collaborate with project management team architects and owners through the conceptual design development and bidding phases.
- Meet with potential clients and architects to discuss proposed services.
- Develop foster and maintain trades subcontractor relationships.
- Analyze drawings and specifications. Provide value-engineering ideas and strategies as appropriate.
- Assist with completing the construction budget before the project starts construction and entering into Owner/Contractor agreement including effectively monitoring progress to identify any potential risks.
- Provide knowledge education and training to the construction team to enhance the financial acumen of the division. Partner with leaders to identify gaps in capability accountability and performance.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of estimating experience involving multifamily new construction and renovations of wood-framed buildings over 50 units and light commercial projects.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints drawings and cut sheets.
- Ability to use computer hardware construction estimating and on-screen takeoff software mobile devices and other technology applications.
- Ability to use CAD programs a plus.
Apply today and join our mission to build community and change lives.
We are an equal opportunity employer providing opportunity to all individuals regardless of race color religion national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation) age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. All personnel actions - including recruitment employment training promotions compensation benefits transfers terminations layoffs company-sponsored education social and recreational programs - will continue to be administered in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
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