Senior Estimator

Garney Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plan

Stock ownership from day one

401(k) with 3.5% match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to ensure comprehensive cost estimates include labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs. You will guide projects through design phases, track documents, and build robust project plans while driving continuous improvement in estimating processes.

You will lead estimating efforts on multiple projects, review drawings, and coordinate with teams to optimize bid development and pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in estimates.
• Excellent time management to handle multiple bids and projects.
• Experience with estimating in design-build, CMAR, and related contract types is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs.
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates and cost models.
• Manage bid documents and estimate development process.
• Coordinate estimate planning, pricing, scheduling, and submissions.
• Support value engineering and cost analysis during design phases.
• Lead estimating efforts on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Review drawings and project information for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Bluebeam

Google Earth Pro

Job description

Garney

Senior Estimator position is available at Garney. In this position, you will ensure that the estimate includes the cost, time, materials, labor, and equipment required for the construction projects. You will also manage and plan projects through the design phase, including the tracking of documents and building a project plan. The Senior Estimator will work with their team to ensure efficient and continuous improvements in the estimating process.

What you will be doing

• Track labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs
• Assist with schedules, scopes, logistics plans, and constructability reviews
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates, cost models, and self-perform estimates
• Pursue opportunities that support annual gross margin goals
• Manage bid documents and estimate development
• Review and refine estimates for accuracy
• Coordinate estimate planning, pricing, scheduling, and submissions
• Support purchasing and subcontracting activities
• Apply and train others on cost coding processes
• Review contract documents and project requirements
• Participate in DB, PDB, and CMAR pursuits, proposals, and interviews
• Support value engineering, cost analysis, and documentation
• Review drawings, specifications, and project information
• Assist with project selection and bidding strategies
• Assign estimating tasks and validate final estimate inputs
• Lead estimating efforts on multiple projects simultaneously

What we are looking for

• 5-8 years of Estimating experience
• Experience with proposal types in various stages involving the design build, progressive design build, negotiated and CMAR projects
• Thorough understanding of bonds, insurance, burden, etc. and how they affect bids and company risk/profit
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, and Google Earth Pro

Let’s talk the perks!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post offer physical and a site specific background check for this position.