Commercial Project Estimator Job Description

Carolina Commercial Contractors, LLC is a family-owned and operated general commercial contractor primarily working in North and South Carolina. Our focus areas are Multi-Family, Senior Living, and Commercial Construction. Employees of Carolina Commercial Contractors work to build strong relationships with all project participants through effective communication, careful planning, and professional execution. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes salary, paid time off, retirement planning, and health, dental, and vision insurance.

Job Summary:

A Commercial Project Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of a product or service. They may specialize according to the service performed or the type of product manufactured.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost the effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether producing or purchasing components is more cost-effective.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation regularly for the project and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain the tendering process and conduct negotiations.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.

Supervisory Duties:

None

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or 5 years of estimating experience is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Microsoft Office : (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook/Project)
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to work closely with team members and managers and effectively manage problems as they occur.
• Leadership : As a primary point of contact for team members, you must be able to provide guidance and feedback for achieving goals.
• Organization and time management : Managing daily activities requires an excellent ability to multi-task and effectively manage your time.
• Computers and date entry : Understanding how to use estimating software such as PlanSwift is required and critical in managing daily responsibilities.
• Problem - solving: Although project managers may step in to handle significant problems, you should be prepared to work through and resolve minor issues without assistance.
• Positive attitude : Generally, a positive outlook makes handling the stress of unexpected challenges easier and helps the entire team stay positive and motivated.
• Trust and Integrity: This is a must when dealing with each other or clients. There is zero tolerance for unethical behavior in any sense.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. This position regularly uses a computer (keyboard/mouse/screen) and telephone. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.