What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Commercial General Contractor position at Progressive Contracting Co?
Estimator – Commercial General Contractor
Progressive Contracting Co., Inc is a full service commercial General Contractor based in Sanford, NC with both private and public contracts ranging from $100k up to $10mm. The reputation of our company and quality of our projects demands strong, attentive, proactive estimating skills, and the desire to add value to the construction process. Integrity and the compulsion to make the morally as well as ethically correct decisions are hallmarks of our company. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to execute the day to day estimating needs of our company.
Job Responsibilities:
· Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner.
· Create and maintain excellent rapport with Architects, Owners, and Subcontractors.
· Analyze project specifications, drawings, and plans to prepare accurate cost estimates.
· Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
· Prepare bid proposals, budgets, and detailed cost breakdowns.
· Assess labor, material, and equipment requirements.
· Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure alignment on cost and scope.
· Identify potential risks and provide value engineering recommendations.
· Stay up to date with industry trends, pricing, and building codes.
Requirements:
· Experience – 5 years of estimating for commercial general construction company.
· Experience estimating various construction types (retail, new construction, renovation, multi family, historic, office buildings, etc…)
· Understanding of cost control and risk assessment.
· Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, industry pricing, and constructability.
· Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
· Strong time management and the ability to set/meet deadlines.
· Ability to create and understand construction scheduling.
· Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff
Benefits:
· SIMPLE IRA with company match
· Health Insurance
· Access to vision and dental Insurance
· Paid time off
· Parental leave
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Commercial Construction Estimating: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $80,000