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
Please review the section below that applies to the role you are applying for:
- Office Roles: For office/headquarters-based positions.
- Shop & Field Roles: For shop/field-based positions.
Office Roles:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Climate-controlled office environment with varying temperatures
- Occasional travel to jobsites with exposure to fluctuating weather conditions
Shop & Field Roles:
- Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, ranging from freezing temperatures to heat above 90°F, in both wet and dry conditions
- Work may be performed in confined spaces
- Exposure to odors, gases, dust, and dirt
- Noise levels ranging from moderate to loud
- Frequent lifting and carrying of 10-60 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
- Frequent overhead reaching and lifting
- Majority of time spent standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching
- Manual labor, including hand digging as needed
- Some Saturday work is required; Sundays are rarely needed
Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with a discretionary match
- $10,000 company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance
- Exclusive discounts at Boot Barn, Cavender's, savings on airfare, movie tickets, laptops, and more
- Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support