Lead Estimator – Commercial Construction & Bid Strategy

The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company in Dallas, NC is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to manage the estimating and bidding process for commercial construction projects.

You will prepare competitive bids, perform detailed material takeoffs, review plans and specs, develop accurate budgets, and coordinate estimates with subcontractors and vendors to position projects for successful execution from bid through completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience preparing competitive bids.
• Detailed material takeoffs experience.
• Ability to review plans and specifications.
• Developing accurate project budgets.
• Coordinating estimates with subs and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating and bidding process for commercial construction projects.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals; confirm scope and pricing.
• Coordinate project estimates and monitor budgets throughout bidding.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors to position projects for success.

Skills

Bidding experience

Takeoffs

Budget development

Plan review

Estimating & PM

Subcontractor coordination

Job description

The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company in Dallas, NC is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to manage the estimating and bidding process for commercial construction projects.

You will prepare competitive bids, perform detailed material takeoffs, review plans and specs, develop accurate budgets, and coordinate estimates with subcontractors and vendors to position projects for successful execution from bid through completion.