Senior Estimator

Overview

Our client is a regional Commercial General Contractor whose Charlotte, NC office is looking for a Senior Estimator with local market experience.

Ideal candidate has 10-20 years of Charlotte commercial construction experience.

Specifically having estimated and performed preconstruction duties on negotiated projects.

This position requires previous commercial construction estimating experience.

• Client relationship management of assigned accounts.
• Solicit projects and obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
• Analysis of subcontractor and vendor quotes to confirm scope.
• Development of preliminary construction schedules for estimating and preconstruction.
• Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for projects.
• Develop subcontractor relationships for the solicitation of bids.
• Prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFPs, view process as required.
• Communicate with subcontractors, owners, architects, engineers, and project team.
• Participate in and accurately interpret existing conditions during site meetings / walkthroughs.
• Prepare, coordinate, review, and distribute construction estimates.
• Update unit, labor, material, and equipment rates in cost databases to keep them current.
• Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to construction estimating as requested.
• Maintain estimating schedule for all priced projects.
• Assist accounting and project management to ensure proper turnover of estimates.
• Initiate and hold project turnover meetings with project management post award.
• Review project requirements, price and scope concerns.
• Familiar with all aspects of Contract Administration and capable of assuming these duties, as directed.

Experience:

10-20 years of Charlotte commercial construction experience; proven estimating and preconstruction experience on negotiated projects.