Estimator

Description:

The Estimator is a critical position within the company. Estimators are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to develop a winning bid for new - commercial construction. Estimators must thoroughly prepare concrete construction estimates that address footings, poured walls, flatwork and post-tension design elements. Our work includes multi-family, hotel, religious, medical office buildings and industrial projects within North & South Carolina.

At the company our business strategy is to be the most proactive, highest quality contractor. Therefore, we hold every employee to the standard of being "Relentlessly Proactive," and we expect this behavior to drive every activity.

General Duties
 

• Obtains paper or digital drawings, analyzes scope requirements and constructs a detailed bid.
• Develops strong relationships with General Contractor (GC) primarily responsible for sending out requests for bids/quotes.
• Develops thorough understanding of bid process and bid requirements for each request for bid and GC process to include "construction site" visits as necessary.
• While preparing bids, works within the company guidelines concerning labor and material cost to maximize profit on every project.
• Responsible for the full bid submitting process from drawing receipt, analysis, submittal and final iteration of the best and final bid submission to include all bid deliverables.
   

General Requirements
 

• BS Construction management or 3 years reading drawings and developing quotes/bids
• Team player who likes to build internal and external relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Auto CAD, Plan Swift, or BlueBeam
• Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings/prints
• Must know Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Must be self-motivated & punctual.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks under moderate time sensitive pressure and have excellent follow-up skills both internally and externally.
• Must be professional and polished in appearance