Construction Estimator — Bid & Pricing Expert

Valcourt; Charlotte, Apex (NC, NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valcourt in Charlotte, NC seeks an Experienced Estimator to prepare accurate bid estimates. The role reviews bid documents, performs quantity takeoffs, builds pricing, and coordinates input from vendors and subcontractors to support profitable work.

Under the Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Estimator, you will align bids with scope, schedule, and customer expectations while collaborating with sales and operations to ensure successful pursuits and clean handoffs across projects.

Qualifications

• Mid-level estimating role requiring proven experience with estimates under moderate supervision.
• Knowledge of plan reading, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and bid documentation.
• Ability to coordinate pricing input, identify scope gaps, and participate in reviews.
• Progression shown by increasing bid complexity and leadership of teammates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for assigned projects in accordance with branch standards, bid requirements, and margin expectations.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents to understand scope and identify missing information.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and apply labor, material, equipment, production, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit, organize, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing to confirm scope coverage and competitiveness.
• Prepare bid forms, proposal language, inclusions, exclusions, alternates, and clarifications for review.
• Coordinate with sales and operations to confirm field conditions, schedule considerations, access constraints, and project execution needs.
• Participate in internal estimate reviews, handoff meetings, and post-bid follow-up.
• Maintain organized estimate files, pricing records, takeoff documentation, and bid history.

Skills

Plan reading

Takeoffs

Pricing

Bid documentation

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Valcourt in Charlotte, NC seeks an Experienced Estimator to prepare accurate bid estimates. The role reviews bid documents, performs quantity takeoffs, builds pricing, and coordinates input from vendors and subcontractors to support profitable work.

Under the Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Estimator, you will align bids with scope, schedule, and customer expectations while collaborating with sales and operations to ensure successful pursuits and clean handoffs across projects.