Estimator

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Estimator with civil construction experience to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Civil and/or Heavy Highway Construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, roadway reconstruction, and civil construction required.

Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements

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