If you are a Construction Estimator, with experience in Ground Up or Vertical Construction, please read on
About Us
For over 40yrs, our company has been serving South Eastern North Carolina, Coastal South Carolina, Virginia & Georgia with Design Build for our Commercial, Institutional, Federal, State & Municipal Clientele.
Our Mission is to serve our partners with excellence and innovation by delivering projects and facilities that meet or exceed their expectations. Integrity, innovation, trust and excellence are the values that we strive for in every aspect of our work with our customers and our team members. Work-life balance and creating family opportunities for sharing fun are important in our culture
Because of our continued growth, we are looking for an Estimator, who has at least 3+ recent years of experience on ground up/vertical construction on commercial, federal, gov, state or municipality projects.
Responsibilities
Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction.
Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors.
Prepares subcontractor scopes of work.
Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors.
Ensures multiple bidders on each trade.
Ensures proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day.
Contacts supply houses to obtain material quotes.
Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
Enters all relevant information into the estimate.
Adheres to standard project estimation, approval, and change control processes.
Identifies issues and risks; develops approaches to minimize and mitigate.
Resolves conflict and escalates issues when necessary.
Understands bid requirements thoroughly clarifies the scope of work.
Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensures adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest.
Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades.
Understands fitting subs to the size/scope of project.
Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project.
Anticipates obstacles and minimizes exclusions by "doing our homework".
Capable of doing Takeoffs.
Includes value-engineering ideas on every bid.
Follows up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect and/or Construction Manager to close business.
Performs buy-out on awarded projects.
Turns over bid documents and buyout information to PM in a timely manner.
Reviews drawings with PM team and highlight areas of concern.
Reviews job cost with PM team and highlight any subs/material vendors to be awarded.
Awards subs in a timely manner to ensure release of materials.
Ensures that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule.
Provides subs with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)
Assembles teams of sub-contractors.
Participates in site visits and bid meetings.
Qualifications
-3+yrs of Recent Construction Estimating Experience
-Heavy focus on recent completed projects within Commercial, Institutional, State, Gov, Municipality
-RS Means, e4Clicks, experience preferred
Benefits
110K-120K Base (DOE)
-hybrid work schedule
-medical/dental/vision insurance
-life and AD&D insurance
-short-term and long-term disability
-company HSA contribution
-retirement program
-401k company match
-25 total Days Off
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
Steve Ogden is recruiting for this position and the positions below.
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