Job Description

Estimator II is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial, residential, or industrial construction projects. This mid-level role involves analyzing project documents, identifying cost risks, soliciting subcontractor and supplier bids, and collaborating with project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure that estimates align with company goals and client expectations.

Bristol Alliance of Companies (Bristol) is committed to building lasting relationships that reflect our hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to safety. Every employee has an impact on our success, which benefits the Native Culture, land, and people of the Bristol Bay region.

Our values: People, Communities, Reputation, Teamwork, Trust, and Truth.

This has a 15 percent travel requirement. This is a hybrid/remote position.

Essential Functions

• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and other documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Quantify and price materials, labor, and equipment for assigned scopes of work.
• Solicit and analyze bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop detailed breakdowns of project costs and prepare formal bid packages and proposals.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and conditions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure constructability and accuracy of estimates.
• Maintain and update historical cost data, unit pricing, and productivity metrics.
• Assist in value engineering and cost-saving strategies.
• Participate in handoff meetings and support project managers during the transition from estimating to execution.
• Stay informed on industry trends, pricing changes, and construction methods.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Skilled with Timberline Estimating software or similar.
• Skilled in On-Screen Take Off or similar software.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, reason logically and creatively, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize and organize, work well under stress, meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to assist and communicate with staff and clients.
• Ability to perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Skilled in mathematical concepts.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Word, & Outlook).
• Ability to pay attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field. Work experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in construction estimating.
• Proficiency in estimating software platforms.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with Alaska Native Corporations and knowledge of Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.
• Experience working within a multiple entity organization.
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is primarily based in an office environment, with occasional exposure to varying noise levels that may require clear and auditable communication.
• Position may involve working in conditions that require prolonged periods of sitting, frequent use of computers and office equipment and collaboration in shared workspaces.
• Position will involve exposure to standard office equipment factors such as printer toner, paper dust, artificial lighting, and temperature variations due to air conditioning or heating systems.
• Position requires close visual focus for tasks such as operating a computer, reviewing documents and performing detailed analytical work.

Physical Qualifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Mobility: must be able to stoop, kneel, reach, walk, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Hearing: must be able to hear audible safety alarms.
• Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform the above listed tasks in a safe manner and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Lifting: must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package to include paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) plan with employer match.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Bristol companies are equal opportunity employers and offer any available positions to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, parenthood, pregnancy, marital status, or changes in marital status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This applies to recruitment, placement, pay, benefits, training, employment status changes, social and recreational programs, and other conditions and benefits of employment.

Bristol grants employment preference first to BBNC and Choggiung shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to Alaska Native Corporation shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This job description is not a contract or employment. It does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. All employment with Bristol is “at-will” which means that Bristol or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.