Estimator

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Estimator with experience in civil construction to join our team in our Charlotte, North Carolina office.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares commercial and municipal estimates per bid procedure.
• Prepares subcontractor evaluations.
• Attends weekly Estimating meeting.
• Reviews all plans and specifications, permit set of drawings, and Owner requirements with the Estimator.
• Prepares bid proposal, including the cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions.
• Prepares drawing list.
• Processes and distributes all F.I.s for estimating and job addendums.
• Prepares subcontract and supplier takeoffs.
• Responds to all subcontractor and supplier inquiries in relation to bids.
• Assists with pricing of drawings and revisions.
• Assists in the pricing of owner and subcontract change orders including written narrative and drawing overlay.
• Provides value engineering services.
• Prepares subcontractor comparison sheets for evaluation.
• Prepares estimate turnovers for project managers.
• Assist in generating the scope of work for all trades.
• Assist in post-bid buyouts.
• Prepare call list and follow up for quote coverage.
• Maintain positive client/subcontractor relationships.
• Prepares project budgets.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS HeavyBid.
• AGTEK experience preferred.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Superior customer service skills required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and manage subcontractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• 3 years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, roadway reconstruction, and civil construction required.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Office-based work with varying temperatures.

• Occasional travel to jobsites with fluctuations in weather.

Job Type: Exempt, Full-time

Salary: Based on Experience

Benefits (available after waiting period):

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Six Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Employer paid private FAMLI through Principal
• 401K with a discretionary match
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance