Lead Preconstruction Estimator – GMP Projects

Scott Humphrey; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey is seeking an experienced estimator to lead the preconstruction and cost estimating efforts on municipal and commercial projects in North Carolina. You will read drawings, develop design-phase estimates, coordinate with vendors, and prepare RFIs and bids.

Proficiency in MS Office and MC2 is preferred; a valid driver license and ability to travel to job sites is required. Projects range from $10M to $80M with tight deadlines, so strong multitasking, communication, and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years estimating and PreCon experience.
• Previous experience with Hard Bid Municipal Commercial Projects.
• Ability to understand construction terminology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; Computer proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and MC2 preferred.
• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job site.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and lead estimating group on design phase cost estimate.
• Ability to read drawings, geo-tech reports and specifications.
• Identify Utility conflicts and Bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-off of Pipe & Appurtenances/Concrete/Sitework, requiring quantity counts, linear quantity measurement.
• Ability to formulate a unit price as needed.
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone and/or E-mail.
• Write RFIs to Engineers.
• Proficient in scope analysis, ability to estimate deficiencies as need.
• Project RFQ and RFP development.
• Establish project database for proposals.
• Create construction schedule for estimates in P6.
• Coordinate and establish the project budget (GMP).
• Projects ranging from 10 Million to 80 Million, Hard Deadlines, and must be able to multi-task efficiently.
• Developing and maintaining long term beneficial relationships with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Participate in pre and post construction reviews.

Skills

Estimating

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Unit price estimation

RFI preparation

Subcontractor coordination

Primavera P6

Budgeting GMP

Vendor relations

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MC2

Job description

Scott Humphrey is seeking an experienced estimator to lead the preconstruction and cost estimating efforts on municipal and commercial projects in North Carolina. You will read drawings, develop design-phase estimates, coordinate with vendors, and prepare RFIs and bids.

Proficiency in MS Office and MC2 is preferred; a valid driver license and ability to travel to job sites is required. Projects range from $10M to $80M with tight deadlines, so strong multitasking, communication, and