Construction Estimator II — Bid & Cost Specialist

The Crom Corporation; Bakertown (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crom Corporation in High Point, NC is seeking a Full-Time Estimator to develop estimates for projects from the preliminary phase through the bid phase. You will evaluate documents, measure quantities, solicit quotes, and coordinate with project managers and subcontractors to build comprehensive bid packages.

Ideal candidates have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate pricing strategies and risks clearly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College education in construction management or engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and geometry.
• Experience in construction or coatings industry.
• Customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracts.
• Review project documents to understand the project.
• Generate RFI to identify unknowns, risks, conflicts.
• Measure areas and volumes to generate quantities.
• Clearly articulate pricing methodologies to stakeholders.
• Solicit quotes for project estimates.
• Collaborate with regional managers, PMs, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Follow opportunity process and hand off estimates to operations.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements.
• Uphold company values and hit milestones.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Excel (advanced)

Break down construction operations

Fast learner

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College education in construction management or engineering (preferred)

Job description

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Estimating Full Time Professional High Point, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1194

Job Purpose:

To develop complete estimates for projects and provide support from the preliminary phase of a project all the way through the bid phase.

• Position Highlights
• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on preliminary information, contract requirements, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Review and evaluate project documents to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project.
• Generate Request for Information clarification requests to identify project unknowns, risks, and conflicts.
• Accurately measure areas and volumes to generate estimate quantities.
• Clearly articulate the methodology and reasoning underlying the pricing and quoting to project managers, managers, clients, and vendors.
• Prepare and solicit quote requests for project estimates.
• Liaise, consult, and communicate with regional managers, project managers, subject matter experts, bid managers, engineers, risk, procurement, and subcontractors to develop comprehensive scopes of work, estimates, budgets, and bid packages for project opportunities.
• Follow opportunity process document.
• Organize, communicate, and hand-off successful project estimates to the operations team.
• Evaluate and implement technological improvements to increase department productivity.
• Live company core values daily and have fun in a dynamic culture that encourages rapid professional growth.
• Follow-up and honor commitments to avoid stalls and to hit milestones.
• Exceed team member expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Time management to meet deadlines.
• Speed in performing responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized to complete assignments efficiently and accurately.
• Able to break down construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.
• Able to operate and navigate software-based platforms in real-time. Most specifically, advanced MS Excel user and skill level.
• Quick Learner – Training is provided for estimating techniques, industry terms, construction methods, and production rates.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College education is preferred, especially with a focus in construction management or engineering.

Preferred requirements:

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications as required to perform the estimator role efficiently and accurately.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Building and Construction
• Experience in the construction and/or coatings industry
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office with heavy interaction with Bid Managers and Designated Approvers.
• Extended hours may be required to meet deadlines.

EEO Statement: CROM, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. EEO/VETS/DISABILITY