Estimator

Kennedy Richter Construction, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Salary $65K-$80K

Job summary

Kennedy Richter Construction in Charlotte, NC seeks an Estimator to lead the pre-construction phase, bridging business development and construction operations. You will develop precise estimates, perform take-offs, and review plans to support competitive bids.

The role requires strong math, knowledge of building codes, and proficiency in MS Office; reading plans and clear communication are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Ability to perform take-offs and analyze plans.
• Strong math, geometry, and algebra skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel) and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop precise estimates and competitive bids.
• Perform take-offs to gather bid data.
• Review plans and specifications for bid data.
• Assess sites for renovation and modification data.
• Design and propose client-specific solutions.
• Operate estimating software to produce bids.

Skills

Mathematics

Code knowledge

Excel

Word

Reading plans

Communication

Detail-oriented

Construction experience

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Kennedy Richter Construction, we are committed to upholding our core values of Creativity, Communication, and Quality in every project we undertake. We seek a dedicated Estimator to join our team and play a pivotal role in the pre-construction phase, serving as the essential bridge between our business development and construction operations teams.

Position Overview:

As the Estimator, you will be the lead point of responsibility and accountability during the pre-construction phase. Your primary goal will be to ensure that our standards of daily performance and procedures are met from project inception to turnover to the operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop precise estimates and competitive bids for construction projects.
• Perform self-led take-offs to gather necessary data for bids.
• Review construction plans, specifications, and perform take-offs to gather bid information.
• Assess sites to collect data for estimates on renovations and modifications to existing
• buildings.
• Design and propose solutions for client-specific needs.
• Operate the company’s estimating software to produce accurate bids and estimates.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in mathematics, including basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction disciplines.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Word and Excel.
• Excellent typing skills and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in construction, including work with multi-level
• structures.
• A positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for new challenges and initiatives.

Additional Information:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $65K-$80K

Please note that only candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.