Estimator

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Health, Vision &  &

Dental Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401K W/ 4% Match

Company vehicle with fuel card

Job summary

Cooper Tacia General Contracting is seeking an Estimator to join its innovative preconstruction team. This role builds detailed cost estimates from drawings and specifications, collaborates with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing, and engages with clients during bidding to clarify scope changes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field and at least 4 years of commercial preconstruction estimating experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of commercial preconstruction estimating experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software (Heavy Bid, Sage, OST, Procore, Blue Beam).
• Strong reading of bid documents and drawings with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates by analyzing drawings and specifications.
• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors for accurate pricing.
• Engage with clients to clarify scope changes during bidding.
• Provide cost information for project adjustments through all phases.
• Review budget and profitability with project team as required.
• Suggest corrective measures to improve cost accuracy.
• Conduct searches for prospective bid opportunities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Bid document interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Heavy Bid

Sage

OST

Procore

Blue Beam

Job description

Since its incorporation in 2003, Cooper Tacia General Contracting has evolved from residential construction and renovation in Sanford, NC to large-scale manufacturing, office buildings, government and education facilities, restaurant and retail spaces, apartment complexes and airport construction throughout the southeastern United States. What has remained constant is our goal of becoming one of the most sought after, creative and dynamic project management and general contracting companies in the southeast. Cooper Tacia is committed to working toward its mission while keeping its operating principles top of mind.

We are currently seeking an Estimator to become an integral part of our innovative preconstruction team. This role is responsible for serving as the architect of accurate and competitive project cost estimates that lay the foundation for our success.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates by analyzing drawings and specifications.
• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing.
• Engage with clients to clarify scope changes and address questions during the bidding process.
• Provide vital cost information and estimates for project adjustments throughout different phases. Acts as a resource to project management during the award / start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction.
• Reviews budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required.
• Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures.
• Conducting searches for perspective bid opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field required, coupled with a minimum of 4 years of commercial preconstruction estimating experience.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a solution-oriented approach and excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and experienced with industry-standard estimating software (e.g., Heavy Bid, Sage, OST, Procore, Blue Beam).
• Demonstrated skills in reading and interpreting bid documents and drawings, with a keen attention to detail.

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for employee
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401K W/ 4% Match
• Company vehicle with fuel card (add only when needed)

We are an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of the normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.