Senior Estimator - Concrete

Wayne Brothers, Inc.; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Brothers, Inc. seeks an estimator-support role to assist the estimating team in preconstruction, bid preparation, and pricing strategies. You will collaborate with senior staff to forecast labor, materials and equipment needs for bids.

The role emphasizes accuracy in quantity take-offs, review of drawings, and timely bid submission, with on-site visits when feasible to verify plans and conditions for each project.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to parse and interpret scopes of work, plans and specifications.
• Experience with estimating concepts and bid preparation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimating team with bid preparation and preconstruction planning.
• Forecast labor, equipment, material and supply needs for bids.
• Review drawings for accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare markup for pricing and contribute to bid strategy.
• Support preparation of RFI, change orders and bid documents.

Skills

Working to a deadline

Planning

Building a job in your head

Reading a project scopes and specs

Education

4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist Vice President for Estimating and Chief Estimator to estimate potential projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Pre-Construction Phase

• Meet with Vice President of Estimating and Business Development Manager, Chief Estimator and Estimator (Estimating Team) to conduct pre-project plan review and overall bid decision and preparation, as well as to determine which duties will be performed by the estimator.
• Assist VP of Estimating, Chief Estimator and Estimator(s) with forecasting all building labor, equipment, material and supply needs for the construction project for bids assigned.
• Follow the construction strategy and critical-path logic schedule identified by the Estimating Team to help decide how to proceed with the bid, as well as any assistance to be provided through this position.
• Secure set of blueprints and any other project specifications (e.g., formwork drawings, embeds, anchor bolt drawings, etc.) for review and bid preparation.
• Visit and inspect project site prior to estimating (when possible and feasible) and verify plans versus site conditions. Analyze the site for constraints and restrictions (e.g., lay-down, parking, overhead access, etc.).
• Identify any sub-contractors and suppliers needed to complete the project as determined by Estimating Team. Secure appropriate pricing information. Ensure sub-contractors and suppliers have necessary pricing information (i.e., drawings, specifications, and quantities if appropriate).
• Perform “quantity take-offs” for major material items and other company work. Review with the Estimating Team.
• Check prints/drawings for accuracy, note any discrepancies, and forward them to designer to obtain clarifications.
• Mark‑up construction pricing for profit and help Estimating Team to prepare bidding strategy.
• Determine project schedule for time duration and assess general conditions for project.
• Identify and assess seasonal weather conditions and their impact on the construction process.
• Complete and submit all bid documents for project assigned to the appropriate Estimating Team member prior to bid date for review.
• Assume responsibility for risk assessment in projects and bring any concerns/issues to the attention of the Vice President of Preconstruction Services and Chief Estimator if necessary.
• Assume full responsibility for the bid proposal language for “terms and conditions” to recommend in contractual negotiations for assigned projects.

Construction Phase

• Know American Institute for Architects (AIA) standards and contract change‑order provisions.
• Review drawing revisions, bulletins and field sketches for changes to the work. Assess risk for change orders.
• Update bid documents and logs referencing related changes.
• Estimate change order pricing. Perform short‑term “quantity take-offs” and check for accuracy as necessary. Consider the “state” the change needs to reach, the scope of the change related to costs, overhead, supervision, profit, and delays/time extensions.
• Prepare and track all requests for information (RFI) related to the building project during the bid or construction change phases.
• Prepare a revised computerized, “critical path” schedule showing logic, early start dates and duration for all project activities

• Report to WBC Project Manager any potential delay or impact due to design document revisions, material delivery, commitments, field conditions, shop drawings, deficiencies or mark‑ups.
• Review contract documents to ensure the following:
  • Compliance with submittal procedures and shop drawing requirements,
  • No contradictions in part or in whole are present, and
  • Documents are complete according to subcontract specifications.

• Assemble documentation, including back‑up of prices to improve accuracy and reduce litigation risk.
• Assist VP of Preconstruction Services, Project Managers, and Group Managers (Core, Grading and Placing/Finishing) as required in preparing additional job pricing, change orders and/or bids.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce neat, accurate and complete paperwork and electronic files for the bid or any bid changes after construction has begun.
• Manage and report on scheduled estimating workload and progress.
• Train and support the work functions/tasks of Estimator(s).
• Supervise Estimator(s) in absence of VP of Preconstruction Services and Chief Estimator.
• Review pricing of projects being completed by Estimator(s).
• Provide leadership in bid negotiation and final project procurement for projects assigned.
• Assist the estimating team in assessing inherent financial risks and/or “windfall” profits in bids or awarded projects.
• Assist the estimating team with reviewing, assessing, and improving estimating systems, work processes, policies, and procedures continually.
• Coordinate the transfer of secured projects to Estimating Management.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the VP of Estimating and/or Chief Estimator.
• Performs all assigned tasks, responsibilities, and related work processes in the safest possible manner, always ensuring that a safe, accident/incident‑free work environment is maintained for all coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.

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Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Working to a deadline
• Planning
• \"Building a job in your head\"
• Reading and understanding Scopes of Work, Plans and Specifications

Working Conditions

• Working inside mostly – 95%
• Limited travel – some site visits
• Some meetings (pre‑bid, post‑bid and de‑scoping)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License – Preferred
• OSHA 10‑Hour Certification – Preferred

Physical Demands

• Sitting at a plan table
• Lifting heavy plans (20-30 lbs)
• Reading
• Typing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wayne Brothers, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ AAE policy.

Questions? Contact our Recruiting Coordinator at 704.956.2222 or [e-mail]