Construction Estimator - Commercial General Construction Firm - Base Salary to 120k/year - Raleigh, NC Job at AllSearch Professional Staffing, Raleigh, NC

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  • AllSearch Professional Staffing
  • Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Construction Estimator - Commercial General Construction Firm - Base Salary to 120k/year - Raleigh, NC

  • Our client is a commercial general construction firm with decades of experience building a variety of projects for public and private clients in the Carolinas. They build their projects with an “ownership mentality,” that has provided them the longevity they have had in the construction industry throughout the Carolinas. This thought process enables them to effectively serve their customers and build successful projects.
  • Currently, they are seeking a Construction Estimator to join their team. The Construction Estimator will prepare cost estimates for construction projects for purposes of bidding on or determining the cost/price of a project; retain quality subcontractors; and complete accurate project take-offs.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzing blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor. Monitoring set-up costs and reporting systems and procedures; conducting special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction. Maintaining, updating and creating work packages within the Timberline system. Performing buy-out of all major subcontractors and suppliers on successful projects. Performing a post mortem on all bids.
  • Consulting with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve any related issues; preparing estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors; conferring with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates; preparing estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
  • Preparing cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of a project; assessing cost effectiveness of products, projects or services by tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops; reviewing material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components, if applicable; placing the project into Job Cost.
  • Attending and preparing all necessary documentation for turnover meetings and pre-bid conferences as assigned, including (i) completing the estimators checklist; (ii) reviewing all bid documents; (iii) establishing and reviewing responses to the ITB letter; (iv) preparing scope summary sheets; (v) performing take-off of all work items; (vi) preparing the estimate spreadsheet; and (vii) reviewing all subcontractor quotations.
  • Performing business development services of assigned projects, including contract development, budgeting, design, subcontracts, purchase orders, design review, customer relations and sales.
  • Preparing and maintaining a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.

Qualifications:

  • 5 + years’ of related experience and/or training in estimating commercial projects for a General Contractor.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field preferred but will look at experience over degree.
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their relative applications.
  • Knowledge of and practical application experience with engineering science and technology relative to the construction industry, including (i) knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models; (ii) knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products; and (iii) knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures.

Compensation:

  • Base salary in the 80k - 120k/year range
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Structured yearly pay increase program.
  • Health insurance programs (health, dental and vision)
  • 401k
  • Company credit card, laptop, tablet, and cell phone
  • PTO and paid holidays

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, For subcontractor,

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