Construction Estimator

Outsourced CIO LLC; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an estimator to prepare work estimates and calculate costs for construction projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in the construction field and be familiar with estimating software. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently. The role may require working in an office and field environment, accommodating variable hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the construction field.
• Ability to understand contractual terms and conditions.
• Experience estimating projects up to $5 million.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work estimates by gathering proposals and specifications.
• Identify material, labor, and time requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies by analyzing information.
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.

Skills

Estimating projects

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Employee management

Self-motivation

Tools

Sage

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Job description

We work with growing companies to provide oversight of information technology strategy, systems, and processes required to support a company’s mission. Because these companies are not ready to hire a full-time Chief Information Officer (CIO) to ensure the tech systems and procedures lead to outcomes in line with business goals, they outsource that to us. Our clients say we help demystify technology by removing their fears and creating business value through technology, so they can focus on their business.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Verify accuracy of subcontractor proposals/scope of work.

Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.

Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.

Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.

Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.

Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor costing

Formulate cost breakdown from estimates, and assist PM with costs for negotiations.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.

Ability to work in an office and in the field in a fast‑paced environment with variable working hours.

Ideal candidate will have the desire, ability and ambition to succeed.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

Previous experience estimating projects into the $5 million range

Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet design

Understand contractual terms and conditions

Ability to use Sage/ Timberline

Ability to effectively communicate, verbally/written, with subcontractors, internal and external customers

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the construction field in similar or related position

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Employee management skills

Must have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines

Great Customer Service Skills

Self‑motivated

Able to work without direct supervision

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.