Estimator

Cf-Evans-Construction; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Evans Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead preconstruction activities for multiple negotiated multifamily projects. You will oversee quantity surveys, prepare take-offs and budgets, participate in bid reviews, and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure accurate, competitive estimates.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations, safety and quality programs, and a proactive approach to value engineering and design management within a high-performance

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering or construction management degree preferred.
• OSHA 30 completion card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of estimates for projects, understanding scope and performing quantity surveys.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and budgets from concept through final design.
• Participate in bid reviews, client meetings, and project handoff to operations.
• Solicit, evaluate, and manage subcontractor and vendor negotiations.
• Support preconstruction activities including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and design management.

Skills

Estimating

Project budgeting

Client communication

Subcontractor negotiation

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

OSHA 30 completion card

Tools

Timberline Estimating

Procore

Bluebeam

Building Connected

Excel

Job description

ABOUT USCF Evans Construction, a third-generation family-owned construction management firm specializing in multifamily building in the Carolinas, is searching for exceptional individuals to join our growing team. Honored as a “Best Place to Work” for 15 years in a row, we understand that it is our people who have helped make us who we are today. The Company offers an unlimited career path for those who share our passion for delivering high-quality projects in a safe and efficient manner.At CF Evans Construction, we Create Communities. We do this by working hard to build quality projects and fostering relationships with our partners and the communities in which we build. We cultivate a family atmosphere, build teams that are dedicated not only to the work but to each other, and fiercely protect this culture that makes us who we are.Our projects have evolved over the years, but the same culture of honoring commitments remains central to how we operate today. Our leadership is passionate about ensuring the company’s core values, and our dedication to relationships never wavers.Awards2023 Best Place to Work in South Carolina (Recognized 15 Consecutive Years)2021 ENR Top Ten Multi-Unit Residential Contractors in the Southeast2020 & 2021 ENR Top 400 Contractor2020 ABC Carolinas STEP Safety Award Recipient2019 NAHB Multifamily Builder of the Year Finalist2018 NGBS Green Partners of Excellence Award Recipient2017 NAHB Multifamily Builder of the Year2017 Lighthouse Safety Award Recipient2014 Safety Excellence in Construction from Amerisure Recipient2013 National Green Building Standard Partner of Excellence Recipient2011 NAHB Research Center Green Partner Award Recipient2011 NAHB Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) Multifamily Safety Program 1st Place WinnerDescription of PositionThe Estimator will lead activities associated with multiple prospective projects simultaneously during the preconstruction phase of primarily negotiated multifamily construction projects.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesEnsure enforcement / compliance of CF Evans Construction’s corporate safety, quality, and schedule / production management programs, as well as lead and direct project planning and customer service programs for projects. Foster and ensure cooperative and collaborative internal and external partner relationships.Lead and / or perform portions of estimates for projects including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys.Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and budgets from concept through final design.Participate in bid reviews, client meetings, and project handoff to the operations team.Solicit, evaluate, and manage subcontractor and vendor negotiations.Ability to build relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.Demonstrate support of project teams throughout the preconstruction process including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, value analysis, and design management; Provide Value Engineering options as necessary.Coordinate pricing efforts with the construction services teams and the Safety Manager for construction assemblies and logistics.Develop or further enhance phasing and sequencing plans, in consultation with Operations.Requirements of the PositionEducation & Certification: 4-year engineering or construction management degree preferred; OSHA 30 completion card preferred.Recommended Work Experience: 5-10 years of relevant commercial construction estimating experience; Multifamily construction industry experience a plus; Experience in Timberline Estimating, Procore, Bluebeam, Building Connected, and Excel preferred.Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching (with arms and hands), handling, talking, hearing, depth perception, lifting, vision (close, peripheral, depth, ability to adjust focus), and lifting/moving up to 35+ poundsWorking Conditions: Regular, local, and regional travel to project sites, clients, and meetings required; Project site conditions vary and are affected by local weather; Must be able to safely navigate project locations during various stages of construction; Often work with teams in temporary offices, under stressful conditions, and outside normal business hours.Direct Hire Notice:This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity. All communication regarding open positions will come directly from our internal team. We kindly ask that recruiters and staffing agencies refrain from calls, emails, inquiries, or candidate submittals. We are not partnering with third-party agencies at this time.