Senior Construction Estimator

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Vehicle allowance

Career path plan

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation is seeking an experienced estimator to lead the preconstruction cost estimation efforts for large municipal and commercial projects in North Carolina. The role involves reading drawings, geo-tech reports, and specs to identify conflicts and generate accurate quantities and unit costs.

You will guide the estimating group during design phases, develop RFQs/RFPs, and coordinate with subs to secure competitive bids.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years estimating and PreCon experience.
• Hard Bid Municipal/Commercial project experience.
• Understand construction terminology.
• MS Office proficiency; MC2 knowledge helpful.
• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and lead the estimating group on design phase cost estimates.
• Read drawings, geo-tech reports and specifications.
• Identify utility conflicts and bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-off of Pipe & Appurtenances/Concrete/Sitework with counts and linear qty.
• Formulate unit prices as needed.
• Solicit subcontractor/supplier participation by phone or email.
• Write RFIs to Engineers.
• Analyze scope and estimate deficiencies as needed.
• Develop project RFQ and RFP.
• Establish project database for proposals.
• Create construction schedules for estimates in P6.
• Coordinate and establish project budgets (GMP).
• Handle projects from 10M to 80M with hard deadlines; multi-task effectively.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subs.
• Participate in pre- and post-construction reviews.

Skills

Estimating & PreCon

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MC2

Job description

• health benefits, 401K, and vehicle allowance
• career path plan

Project expertise: commercial and industrial

• Corporate Office
• Hospitality
• Education

Primary Responsibilities:

• Estimating and lead estimating group on design phase cost estimates
• 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 RFI’s to Engineers.
• Proficient in scope analysis, ability to estimate deficiencies as needed.
• 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 review.

Preferences/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 knowledge of MC2 preferred.
• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job sites