Construction Estimator

Construction Estimators work closely with management, sales, and our customer base. Must be able to perform all related estimating activities, review blueprints and specs. Also, review all contracts/bids, conduct walk-thru, perform quantity take-offs, cost estimates, determine value-engineering, establish conceptual estimates, develop scopes of work, budgets and interact with clients to achieve project goals.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable – ethical and reliable
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented – has a sense of urgency and enjoys taking on challenges.
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.

Must be a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.

Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.

Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.

Must have experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.

Ability to prepare detailed estimates and, as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.

Ability to assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.

Must be able to collaborate with project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.

Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.

Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.

Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with the bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.

Make subcontractor award recommendations to customer/owner and the negotiation and finalization of subcontracts with trade partners.

Must be prepared to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer/owner.

Ability to lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.

Must be familiar with reviewing construction contracts and can identify key insurance and damages clauses.

Can lead, manage, and motivate project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.

Position will be based in either our Star, NC office or our Winston Salem, NC office. Travel to Star, NC office is required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil engineering or related discipline. 5 years of experience working as an estimator / project manager with at least 3 years of experience in construction estimating capacity.
• Proficient with CAD applications.
• Proficient with taking and uploading digital photographs.
• Excellent Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Extensive MS Excel aptitude
• Strong Technical Writing Skills are necessary.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing required.
• Ability to formulate and calculate mathematical expressions to obtain the desired quantity measurement and cost information.
• Ability read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Field Experience
• Knowledgeable of available construction equipment and ability to utilize resources while maintaining a database of equipment rental rates.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winston Salem, NC 27103
• Star, NC 27356

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 3 years

License/Certification:

• Driver's License



Work Location: In person, on site,

Position is not remote