Multifamily Estimator: Preconstruction & Cost Strategy

Cf-Evans-Construction; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Evans Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead preconstruction activities for multiple negotiated multifamily projects. You will oversee quantity surveys, prepare take-offs and budgets, participate in bid reviews, and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure accurate, competitive estimates.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations, safety and quality programs, and a proactive approach to value engineering and design management within a high-performance

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering or construction management degree preferred.
• OSHA 30 completion card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of estimates for projects, understanding scope and performing quantity surveys.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and budgets from concept through final design.
• Participate in bid reviews, client meetings, and project handoff to operations.
• Solicit, evaluate, and manage subcontractor and vendor negotiations.
• Support preconstruction activities including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and design management.

Skills

Estimating

Project budgeting

Client communication

Subcontractor negotiation

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

OSHA 30 completion card

Tools

Timberline Estimating

Procore

Bluebeam

Building Connected

Excel

Job description

CF Evans Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead preconstruction activities for multiple negotiated multifamily projects. You will oversee quantity surveys, prepare take-offs and budgets, participate in bid reviews, and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure accurate, competitive estimates.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations, safety and quality programs, and a proactive approach to value engineering and design management within a high-performance