Estimator

Miller Valentine; Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

401(k) with company match

Insurance plans

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long-term Disability

PTO

Wellbeing Days

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Resumo da vaga

Miller Valentine is seeking a Preconstruction Support Specialist to assist with due diligence, design, schedule, and estimate preparation for projects. You will collaborate with the Project Execution and Business Development teams, supporting conceptual designs, budgets, and schedules.

You will help maintain tools like master estimates and project databases, participate in meetings, and contribute to value engineering while ensuring accuracy in bid documents.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction-related field.
• Estimating experience, ideally from internships or coursework.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Project, Excel; Procore; Adobe Acrobat; Bluebeam or similar onscreen take-off software; Viewpoint or similar accounting software; basic knowledge of Web Conferencing tools; AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Ability to learn new systems and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in numerical calculations, including discounts, percentages, and algebraic concepts.
• Capacity to analyze problems, gather data, and make informed decisions based on factual evidence.

Responsabilidades

• Provide resources to maintain an increased opportunity pipeline and assist in advancing preconstruction projects.
• Travel to participate in meetings with customers and/or the design team to gather insights.
• Assist in formulating strategies for all cost estimates and in preparing cost estimates and technical portions of sales proposals.
• Create conceptual designs aligned with project requirements and assist in preparing both conceptual and detailed cost estimates.
• Generate quantity take-offs for accurate project assessment and maintain project files in Procore.
• Prepare bid documents (ITB, SOW, Bid Forms) and review bid tabulations/analysis.
• Support value engineering and alternative solutions; communicate with project team for informed decisions.
• Collaborate with the project team to provide value-added services to customers.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Numerical calculations

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Excel

Procore

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Viewpoint

AutoCAD

OneDrive/SharePoint

Web conferencing tools

Descrição da vaga

OUR CULTURE & VALUES

We are open and HONEST. Our relationships are built on trust and thrive on communication.

We hold ourselves and each other ACCOUNTABLE; united by our commitment to the team and to the customer.

We are people on the front lines, ensuring the SAFETY of our teammates and the success of every project.

We are building a place where ideas are born; diversity is celebrated, and CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT is the only path.

We are PASSIONATE. About our work. About having fun. And about becoming a better, smarter, stronger version of ourselves.

PURPOSE

The Why: Provide preconstruction services to the Project Execution team by assisting with the administration and daily technical support of the due diligence, design, schedule, and estimate preparation for one or more preconstruction projects in collaboration with the project execution team and with the guidance of their supervisor(s); leveraging the time of the Project Execution team. Assist the team in providing preconstruction services to the Business Development (Sales) team by assisting with the overall sales strategy for qualified leads/opportunities; including assisting with the preparation of conceptual designs, budgets, and schedules. Additionally, be an active team member of internal or external business groups/committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sales Assistance:Provide resources to maintain an increased opportunity pipeline and assist in efficiently advancing preconstruction projects through it.Increase throughput by supporting select opportunity responsibilities.Travel to participate in meetings with customers and/or the design team to gather insights.Gain an understanding of the customer's vision from the Business Developer.Comprehend the project team's business strategy for enhanced collaboration.Assist in formulating strategies for all cost estimates.Aid in preparing cost estimates and technical portions of sales proposals.

Preconstruction Services:

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  • Offer leverage for Project Execution resources during the preconstruction phase with specific responsibilities.Conduct on-site inspections to evaluate existing conditions, construction risks, and potential impacts on design or budget.Create conceptual designs aligned with project requirements.Assist in preparing both conceptual and detailed cost estimates.Generate quantity take-offs for accurate project assessment.Collaborate with the project team to provide value-added services to customers, including value engineering and alternative solutions.Prepare bid documents such as ITB, SOW, Bid Forms, ensuring completeness and accuracy.Review bid tabulations/analysis to facilitate informed decision-making.Maintain project files and drawings in Procore, ensuring organized documentation.Prepare meeting agendas and detailed notes for effective communication within the project team.
  
  
  
  

Customer Relations:

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  • Cultivate strong client relationships based on trust and transparency.Strive to meet or exceed customer expectations while upholding core values.
  
  
  
  

Departmental Needs:

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  • Actively pursue process improvement strategies to enhance departmental efficiency.Develop and maintain essential tools required for department tasks, including master estimates, project databases, bid document templates, and more for streamlined operations.
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experienceOther related degrees accepted if supported by construction-oriented coursework or relevant experience.Estimating experience, ideally gained through internships or relevant coursework.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Able to gain proficiency in Microsoft Word, Project, and Excel; Procore; Adobe Acrobat; Bluebeam or similar onscreen take-off software; Viewpoint or similar accounting software; basic knowledge of Web Conferencing tools; AutoCAD or similar CAD software; and file sharing software like Onedrive.Quick to grasp new systems, processes, or market sectors.Individual Contributor with Training and Advisory responsibilities.Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively with diverse audiences through various mediums, including written reports, business correspondence, and presentations.Proficiency in numerical calculations, including discounts, percentages, and basic algebraic concepts.Capacity to analyze problems, gather data, and make informed decisions based on factual evidence, while also interpreting technical instructions.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with company matchZero out of pocket cost insurance plansMedicalDentalVisionLAD&DShort and Long term DisabilityPTOWellbeing DaysCell Phone Reimbursement

EEO STATEMENT

Miller Valentine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an experience free from discrimination of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We empower our people, trust their talents, and believe that each individual brings in new energy and influence. Everyone's ideas matter and can make a difference. You are encouraged to read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion on our website.

Miller Valentine is a drug free workplace. Drug / alcohol and criminal background screens are a condition of employment.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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