What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Blythe Development Co?
Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned!
The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.
Primary Responsibilities
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The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.
Primary Responsibilities
- Generate detailed estimates based on an accurate reading of blueprints, quantity takeoffs and transfer data into HCSS Heavy Bid software.
- Reviews bid package documentation, plans, proposal and specifications to determine a scope of work.
- Work with staff to prepare RFPs, RFIs and subcontractor quotes.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team in order to meet project deadlines.
- Strong detail orientation and analytical skill.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to multi-task a variety of projects/tasks simultaneously.
- Read and scale civil engineering plans.
- Understand the importance of quality and accuracy.
- Work Overtime/Weekends to meet project deadlines.
- Knowledge of HCSS estimating software, Bluebeam Revu, AGTEK.
- CAD experience a plus, but not required
Drug Free Workplace