Construction Estimator

Brawley; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Brawley seeks an Estimator for its Wilmington, NC headquarters with a flexible remote/hybrid arrangement (roughly 20% WFH, 80% in-office). The role requires 3+ years estimating US commercial and federal construction, with preferred 5+ years in commercial/institutional/military sectors.

RS Means/e4Clicks and an associate degree or equivalent are favored. relocation assistance available; strong MS Office skills and communication abilities are essential as you coordinate with subs, vendors, and PMs

Qualifications

• MUST have 3 or more years of experience estimating for US based commercial and/or federal construction.
• 5 or more years’ experience in commercial, institutions, or military construction estimating preferred.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• RS Means, e4Clicks, experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Integrity

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

US-based construction estimating experience

Tools

RS Means

e4Clicks

Job description

Description

Brawley is a design-build-furnish General Contractor with seasoned Interior Design expertise and unmatched ICT services. Brawley has specialized in Federal/State/Municipal Government business since 1992 and in Commercial Construction since 2020. From our headquarters in Wilmington, NC we have worked throughout the United States and overseas.

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 Brawley’s culture. We offer competitive compensation and benefits to attract top talent.

We are currently seeking an Estimator for our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. We would consider this role for a remote or hybrid work situation; ideally 20% WFH and 80% in-office. Will consider candidates outside of region and will offer relocation assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MUST have 3 or more years of experience estimating for US based commercial and/or federal construction.
• 5 or more years’ experience in commercial, institutions, or military construction estimating preferred.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• RS Means, e4Clicks, experience preferred.

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.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.

Targeted Metrics

• Submits 100% of bids by the bid deadline.
• Turns over 95% of awarded projects within 24 hours of notification.
• 95% of estimates have zero scope gaps.

Brawley Culture

We are a team centered around the core values of trust, innovation, integrity, and excellence. We expect these characteristics of our employees and in our daily business operations. We all play a vital role in building the Brawley of the future and shaping the culture of our company.

We offer competitive base salary, career development opportunities, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, company HSA contribution, retirement program, 401k company match, 15 days paid time off, 10 paid holidays and work/life balance.

E/O/E - WB Brawley Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status and based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. WB Brawley Company encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.