Construction Estimator – Remote/Hybrid

Paylocity; Wilmington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work option

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Company HSA contribution

401k with company match

15 days paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Brawley, headquartered in Wilmington, NC, is seeking an Estimator for 20% WFH and 80% in-office work. Relocation assistance offered. Must have 3+ years estimating experience in US commercial and/or federal construction, with preference for 5+ years in commercial/institutional or military sectors.

Candidate should have an Associate degree or equivalent, and familiarity with RS Means or e4Clicks is valued. Relocation support is available and there is opportunity to join a growth-focused team.

Qualifications

• MUST have 3+ years of estimating experience for US commercial or federal construction.
• 5+ years in commercial, institutions, or military construction estimating preferred.
• Associate 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

Communication

Organization

Time management

Analytical ability

Integrity

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

RS Means

e4Clicks

Job description

Brawley, headquartered in Wilmington, NC, is seeking an Estimator for 20% WFH and 80% in-office work. Relocation assistance offered. Must have 3+ years estimating experience in US commercial and/or federal construction, with preference for 5+ years in commercial/institutional or military sectors.

Candidate should have an Associate degree or equivalent, and familiarity with RS Means or e4Clicks is valued. Relocation support is available and there is opportunity to join a growth-focused team.