Commercial Estimator

BL Harbert International; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BL Harbert International seeks an experienced estimator in Charleston, SC to quantify components for pricing, develop unit prices, and solicit subcontractors. You will work with BIM, generate renderings, and negotiate prices with vendors. The role requires 5–10 years in estimating and a college degree in a relevant field.

Proficiency in Timberline, Isqft, AutoCAD, Revit is preferred. The position emphasizes mentoring below-senior staff, active industry participation, and building client

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in an estimating environment.
• College degree in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Quantify physical components of projects for pricing.
• Develop unit prices for components of a project.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing.
• Work with BIM technologies and generate renderings.
• Negotiate pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Take-off

Unit pricing

Subcontractor solicitation

BIM

Renderings

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Timberline

Isqft

On Screen Take-off

AutoCAD

Revit

Bentley

Navisworks

SketchUp Pro

Job description

Essential Functions and Duties of Position

• Quantity Take-off: Quantify physical components of projects for pricing
• Develop unit prices for components of a project
• Subcontractor solicitation
• Building Information Modeling
• Generate renderings and virtual logistics plans
• Negotiate pricing with subcontractors and vendors

Systems & Process

• Has proficiency in estimating software systems including:
  • Timberline
  • Isqft
  • On Screen Take-off
• Has working knowledge of design software systems:
  • AutoCad
  • Revit
  • Bentley
  • Navisworks
  • Sketch-up Pro
• Has proficiency in basic management software systems:
  • Word
  • Excel
• Establishes and maintains relationships with design consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Actively participates in industry events

Corporate Evolution

• Develops, trains and mentors subordinates
• Encourages, participates in industry-related events & professional associations
• Ensures positive exposure to community

Corporate Culture

• Interacts with professionalism and pro-activism
• Serves as role model for subordinates

Education/Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relative estimating environment
• Requires a college degree in a relevant major of study

Mental Effort

Considerable, sustained concentration with frequent interruptions

Physical Effort

Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including; sitting, standing, walking, seeing 20/20 with correction, talking hearing (with or without aid) and ability and utilize a mouse.

Working Conditions

Small private office with public contact/fellow employees

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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