Estimator (Agtek/Heavy Bid)

Carolina Civil LLC; York (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in South Carolina is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with AGTEK and Heavy Bid software. Responsibilities include preparing project estimates, analyzing costs, and assisting the sales team. A high school diploma is preferred but not mandatory. This entry-level full-time position offers an opportunity to grow within a progressive design and construction environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as an Estimator, preferably in the construction industry.
• Ability to understand complex work directions and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review proposals and blueprints.
• Identify and compute labor, material, and time requirements.
• Propose final project budgets and assist with customer proposals.
• Maintain a robust cost database and track project costs.
• Present detailed estimates and analysis to management.
• Resolve discrepancies and maintain technical knowledge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Mathematics proficiency

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

AGTEK

Heavy Bid

Job description

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We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Estimator to join our team. You will be responsible for accurately calculating the total costs associated with our construction projects by identifying every material, labor, and time requirement involved. Your work will be instrumental in helping our sales team create winning proposals and ensuring our projects remain profitable and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Preparation: Gather and review proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents to prepare for the estimation process.
• Cost Analysis: Identify and compute labor, material, and time requirements by studying technical documents and project specifications.
• Budget Development: Propose final project budgets and help the sales team develop comprehensive customer proposals.
• Data Management: Maintain a robust cost database by entering and backing up data, and track project costs to identify trends or discrepancies.
• Reporting & Presentation: Assemble numerical and descriptive information to present detailed estimates and analysis to upper management.
• Continuous Improvement: Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information, and maintain technical knowledge through workshops and professional publications.

Qualifications

• Software Proficiency: Demonstrable experience and proficiency with AGTEK and Heavy Bid software.
• Experience: Demonstrable experience as an Estimator, preferably within the construction industry.
• Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Communication: Ability to understand complex work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors, the sales team, and fellow employees.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical specifications, with a strong aptitude for mathematics and data analysis.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction