Project Estimator

Right Build International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Build International is seeking a Project Estimator to support planning, budgeting, and lead times for materials and equipment, ensuring the project team is prepared for successful project execution.

You will manage RFPs, develop RFIs, prepare bids from specifications and drawings, attend site visits, and monitor costs against the plan. Strong writing, organization, and multi-project focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in estimating/cost management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel/Project.
• Proficiency with Builder’s Trend, Procore, Bluebeam.
• Project Management Skills and Strong Organization skills.
• Extensive costing/estimating experience for interior construction (retail, corporate, hospitality, mission critical).
• Knowledge of pricing MEP systems and architectural drawings.
• On-Screen Takeoff experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and distribute RFP information; track project notifications and meetings.
• Develop RFIs and clarifications; ensure subcontractor coverage.
• Prepare commercial bids based on plans, specs, and RFIs.
• Attend site visits, survey and record conditions accurately.
• Prepare initial feasibility budgets identifying trade expenditures.
• Prepare budgets in detail for design within cost parameters.
• Establish project priorities regarding quality, time, and cost.
• Create cost studies considering all options for optimum schemes.
• Advise on best-value procurement options for project owners.
• Monitor design development against cost plan and update budgets.
• Identify design changes and assess time/cost implications.
• Manage change order tracking and job costing in systems.
• Prepare monthly cost reports.
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs; report variances.

Skills

Project management

Cost estimation

Organization

Communication

Multi-project experience

MEP knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

On-Screen Takeoff

Builder’s Trend

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Project Estimator

Job Description

The Project Estimator will be heavily engaged during the planning stage of the project, including the preparation of budgets (cost planning), and determining lead times of materials and equipment. As a key role in all areas of a construction project, the candidate must demonstrate active organization and efficiency to ensure that the project team is prepared and equipped for successful project implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and distribute RFP information; create and track project notifications, schedule strategy meetings.
• Develop RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
• Prepare commercial bids based on submit specifications, E-plans, blueprints, and RFI’s.
• Attending site visits, survey and recording all existing conditions accurately.
• Prepare an initial feasibility budget which identifies the expenditures on trade costs.
• Prepare budgets in sufficient detail to allow the Project Team to develop their design within the cost parameters.
• Establish project priorities regarding quality, time, and cost.
• Create cost studies that take into consideration all options to proceed with the optimum scheme.
• Consider and advise upon “best value” procurement options to be presented to the project owners.
• Closely monitor design development against the cost plan throughout the project and update the budget accordingly.
• Identify any design changes and assess the time and cost implications accordingly.
• Manage change order tracking and job costing in systems.
• Prepare monthly cost report (post-contract cost control).
• Possess the ability to process large amounts of information into coherent formats.
• Analyze Labor, Material, and Overhead Cost for Project; Understand and report estimated versus actual cost for project.

Job Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in Estimating/Cost management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel/Project (Access is a plus)
• Proficiency with Builder’s Trend, Procore, Bluebeam
• Project Management Skills and Strong Organization skills required.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication and team skills.
• Must be able to focus and work on multiple projects.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in costing and estimating interior construction projects (including retail, corporate, hospitality, and mission critical)
• Knowledge of measuring and pricing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems in addition to architectural drawings and specifications.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff preferred.
• Detailed Oriented and knowledgeable about technical drawings and requirements

Salary Range: $70k - $80k