Light Commercial Estimator - Build, Bid, Advance

Barker Staffing Solutions LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Barker Staffing Solutions LLC invites applications for an Estimator - Light Commercial in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on analyzing drawings, developing quotes, and submitting competitive bids.

You will build relationships with GC partners, understand bid requirements, and manage the full bid process, including site visits when needed. Strong drawing-reading, numerical skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD/PlanSwift are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in construction management or 3+ years reading drawings and developing quotes/bids.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and PlanSwift; able to read construction drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel).
• Self-motivated, punctual and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Obtains paper or digital drawings to analyze scope requirements and constructs a detailed bid.
• Develops relationships with General Contractors and manages bid requests.
• Understands bid processes and site visits as needed.
• Works within labor and material cost guidelines to maximize bid profitability.
• Manages full bid submission process from drawing receipt to final bid delivery.

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating / bids

Team player

Self-motivated

Punctual

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Education

BS Construction management or 3 years reading drawings and developing quotes/bids

Tools

AutoCAD

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barker Staffing Solutions LLC invites applications for an Estimator - Light Commercial in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on analyzing drawings, developing quotes, and submitting competitive bids.

You will build relationships with GC partners, understand bid requirements, and manage the full bid process, including site visits when needed. Strong drawing-reading, numerical skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD/PlanSwift are essential.