Construction Estimator

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Vehicle allowance

Career path plan

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation seeks an experienced estimator to lead the estimating group during design phases, reading drawings and reports to produce reliable cost estimates. The role requires coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to develop RFQs/RFPs, budgets, and schedules.

You will manage multiple high-dollar projects with strict deadlines. Ideal candidates understand municipal and commercial project workflows, have strong communication, and are proficient in MS

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of construction terminology is essential.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word and Excel; MC2 knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and lead the estimating group on design phase cost estimates.
• Read drawings, geotech reports and specifications.
• Identify utility conflicts and bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-offs of Pipe & Appurtenances/Concrete/Sitework with counts and linear measurements.
• Formulate unit prices as needed.
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone or email.
• Write RFIs to Engineers.
• Analyze scope, estimate deficiencies, and support project RFQ/RFP development.
• Create project database for proposals and develop construction schedules in P6.
• Coordinate and establish project budgets (GMP).
• Manage projects ranging from 10M to 80M with hard deadlines and multitasking.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

MC2 knowledge

Tools

MC2

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

• health benefits, 401K, and vehicle allowance
• career path plan

Project expertise: commercial and industrial

• Corporate Office
• Hospitality
• Education

Primary Responsibilities:

• Estimating and lead estimating group on design phase cost estimates
• Ability to read drawings, geo-tech reports and specifications.
• Identify Utility conflicts and Bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-off of Pipe & Appurtenances/Concrete/Sitework, requiring quantity counts, linear quantity measurement.
• Ability to formulate a unit price as needed.
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone and/or E-mail.
• Write RFI’s to Engineers.
• Proficient in scope analysis, ability to estimate deficiencies as needed.
• Project RFQ and RFP development
• Establish project database for proposals
• Create construction schedule for estimates in P6
• Coordinate and establish the project budget (GMP)
• Projects ranging from 10 Million to 80 Million, Hard Deadlines, and must be able to multi-task efficiently.
• Developing and maintaining long term beneficial relationships with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Participate in pre and post construction review.

Preferences/Qualifications:

• Previous experience with Hard Bid Municipal Commercial Projects.
• Ability to understand construction terminology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills Computer proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and knowledge of MC2 preferred.