Construction Estimator

The Construction Estimator plays a key role in pre-construction activities across a variety of contract structures and serves as a primary brand ambassador for the organization. This individual leads the estimating and scheduling team, develops and refines processes to align with market demands and technological advancements, and supports both business development and growth planning. The role oversees the entire pre-construction phase from initial concept through construction start, ensuring accurate budgets, schedules, and estimates while collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Assist in delivering comprehensive pre-construction services for a range of contract structures while representing the organization as a key brand ambassador.
• Lead the estimating and scheduling team, including managing outputs, guiding takeoffs, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve pre-construction processes and procedures in response to market conditions and technological advancements.
• Support business development initiatives and long-term growth planning by providing accurate estimates, schedules, and market insights.
• Drive community engagement efforts with non-profit organizations, including both self-selected initiatives and company-sponsored programs.
• Lead comparison analyses and create clear, client-facing documents that explain variances and options for each project stakeholder.
• Work closely with ownership to review, refine, and update business plans, financial projections, and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with operations teams on project schedule, logistics, safety, general conditions, and constructibility, leading constructibility development and reviews.
• Develop and finalize project assumptions and clarifications to ensure transparent and accurate pre-construction documentation.
• Oversee the pre-construction phase of projects from initial concept through construction start, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project budgets, schedules, and estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to confirm project feasibility and resolve design or scope issues early.
• Conduct risk assessments for pre-construction efforts and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.
• Lead value engineering processes to identify cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or performance.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive pre-construction plans that support successful project execution.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, including sourcing, prequalification, and negotiating contracts that support project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal company standards during the pre-construction phase.
• Prepare and present pre-construction plans, updates, and analyses to clients and senior leadership in a clear and professional manner.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pre-construction management or a closely related role within commercial construction.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, and value engineering.
• Proficiency with estimating software and project management tools used in construction environments.
• Experience in commercial construction, including bidding and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop an estimating and scheduling team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for client-facing and internal meetings.
• Effective negotiation skills for managing subcontractor relationships and contract terms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities applied to budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and value engineering.
• Established market relationships in the Carolinas construction community.
• Residence in the greater Charlotte region with familiarity with local market dynamics.

• Entrepreneurial drive and ambition, with a desire to help shape and grow the pre-construction function.
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