Estimator - Commercial Construction - Charlotte

Michael Page; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

401K with employer match

Excellent health benefits

PTO + holidays + sick days

Job summary

Michael Page partners with a rapidly growing commercial general contractor in Charlotte to recruit an Estimator for their expanding preconstruction team. The role focuses on accurate cost estimation for labor, materials, and subcontractors and requires collaboration with project teams on scope and budgets.

The position offers strong growth potential in a market with a strong forecast of work, including class-A office, education, federal, and retail projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating experience in the construction industry, ideally with a commercial general contractor
• Residential experience is not applicable for this role
• Experience with negotiated bids preferred
• 4 year Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field of study desired
• Must have an outstanding business acumen and professional demeanor to manage client relationships
• Construction software proficiency / general tech savvyness

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to assess scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and solicit subcontractor/vendor pricing.
• Develop and submit complete bid proposals in response to RFPs and ITBs.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and project teams to align on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.
• Maintain historical cost data and track market pricing trends.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings to evaluate project conditions.
• Monitor bid outcomes and provide follow-up as needed.

Skills

Estimating experience

Cost estimates

Takeoffs

Bid proposals

Negotiated bids

Client relationships

Construction software

Education

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

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Are you an experienced Estimator looking to take your career to the next level? Opportunity to join a top-rated, Charlotte based general contractor that prides themselves at up-skilling their employee's development, giving you a clear growth path for the future!

Michael Page has partnered with a rapidly growing commercial general contractor for their Charlotte operations. They have been named one of the best places to work in North Carolina and pride themselves on their next-level company culture. They have been serving their clients in Charlotte for over 30 years now, with an emphasis on quality and building long-term relationships with clients and trade partners!

They offer enormous growth potential as they are looking to expand their preconstruction team specifically for the Charlotte market. They have implemented a work environment that has generated tremendous success, starting with developing and continualy upskilling their employees. They focus mainly on commercial projects, with an extremely strong forecast of work in the coming years. Projects are typically class-A offices, education, federal and retail projects.

Description

Estimator - Commercial Construction - Charlotte will be responsible for:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to assess scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and solicit subcontractor/vendor pricing.
• Develop and submit complete bid proposals in response to RFPs and ITBs.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and project teams to align on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.
• Maintain historical cost data and track market pricing trends.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings to evaluate project conditions.
• Monitor bid outcomes and provide follow-up as needed.

Profile

Estimator - Commercial Construction - Charlotte should have:

• 3+ years of estimating experience in the construction industry, ideally with a commercial general contractor
• Residential experience is not applicable for this role
• Experience with negotiated bids preferred
• 4 year Bachelors degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field of study desired
• Must have an outstanding business acumen and professional demeanor to manage client relationships
• Construction software proficiency / general tech savvyness

Job Offer

Estimator - Commercial Construction - Charlotte will receive:

• Base salary $85K-$110K contingent on experience
• Annual bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• 401K with employer match
• Excellent health benefits - free coverage for the individual!
• PTO + company holidays + sick days
  

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