Estimator - Federal Projects

Garney; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plan with $0 premiums

Stock options from day one

401(k) with 3.5% match

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

HSA contributions

Job summary

Garney Construction in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our expanding Estimating Team. This full-time, salaried role offers full benefits and ESOP participation.

You will prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater projects and review documents to ensure accuracy. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of estimating experience, preferably in water/wastewater or industrial markets, with capability to handle multiple projects, analyze data,

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of estimating experience in water, wastewater, or industrial markets.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to interpret drawings and verify take-offs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Review project documents, plans, specs, and addenda thoroughly.
• Analyze data affecting labor, materials, equipment, and location costs.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Develop relationships with small businesses, subs, and suppliers.
• Provide input on value engineering.
• Provide conceptual estimates from limited information with assumptions.
• Prepare contingency and risk analysis for estimates.
• Communicate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings.

Skills

Estimating

Civil knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION

An Estimator position is available at Garney. This is a full-time, salaried position with full benefits and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We are seeking a self-motivated individual to join our growing Estimating Team. To be considered for this position, you must have previous estimating experience, preferably in the water, wastewater, or industrial markets. Candidates with proven experience estimating heavy civil earthwork, cast-in-place concrete structures, underground yard piping, and/or above-grade process piping systems. Estimating experience with at-risk self-performing contracts is preferred over construction manager at-risk delivery methods.

What You Will Be Doing

• Preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Review project documents, plans, specifications, and addenda completely and accurately.
• Analyzing and compiling estimate data that impacts the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Developing and maintaining business relationships with small businesses, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provide input on value engineering.
• Ability to provide conceptual estimates from limited information with assumptions and clarifications.
• Preparing contingency and risk analysis for the estimate and pre-review.
• Communicating estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction.

What We Are Looking For

• Estimating experience (5-8 years)
• Preferred but not required: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and understanding specifications.
• Must be able to review take-off quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates and review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions.
• Motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience working in collaborative environments

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting on your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace.