Senior Estimator, Commercial Construction

Description

Commercial GC seeking a Senior Estimator.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to join our team. We are a commercial GC specializing in QSR, gas station, and multi-tenant commercial new construction and remodels. The qualified candidate will have knowledge of effective estimation and bidding processes and will be able to oversee the entire bid process, from plan intake up through the buyout process. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Understand and create budgets for projects,  intimate familiarity with labor and materials portions of each scopes, and Materials ordering 
• Analyze bids for any missed items, and clarify scopes prior to awarding
• If  awarded, complete buyout process, award and issue Subcontracts and POs
• Must create accurate takeoffs per the plans, and coordinate site delivery based on schedule
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors, and thoroughly vetting new      subcontractors
• Keep up with industry news and plan accordingly- supply chain issues, etc.
• Initiate submittal process 

Compensation DOE/ PTO based on service and increases annually / Highly Competitive Health insurance coverage / Involuntary Life Insurance & LTD/ Voluntary Vision, Dental, Critical Illness/  Simple IRA with company match after 1 year of employment

** This is a FT office-based position in Kinston, NC Mon-Fri. Please respond with a resume in PDF format and references.**

Requirements

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading blueprints is critical to the success of this position
• Knowledgeable in cost-coding using industry-recognized divisions
• Experience in creating and issuing Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for e-signature
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet set goals and deadlines
• Ability to negotiate pricing with contractors and vendors
• Strong analytical and organizational skills in a high-volume setting
• Attention to detail
• Must be incredibly flexible, and be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment      where priorities are constantly changing
• Must have minimum of 5 years commercial construction estimating experience
• Must be able to do a full building and site material take-offs (manually, using scale and plans)
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Willingness to occasionally travel to pre-bid meetings when required
• Sage 100CE experience is a plus