Senior Preconstruction & Bid Estimator

McCrory Construction Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

McCrory Construction Company in Columbia, South Carolina is looking for a Pre-construction Manager to prepare budgets, estimates, and proposals for commercial construction jobs. This role entails overseeing project teams, engaging with clients, and maintaining relationships with suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of estimating experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, and excellent communication skills to lead discussions on project budgets and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or management field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of construction and estimating experience.
• Significant knowledge of complex competitive bid projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates with necessary detail for all design stages.
• Manage job-specific estimating teams in submission of bids.
• Consult with clients and suppliers to discuss estimates.

Skills

Great communication skills

Strong knowledge of standard estimating practices

Ability to read and understand construction specifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff by Planswift

BlueBeam

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Projects

Sage Timberline

Outlook

Job description

McCrory Construction Company in Columbia, South Carolina is looking for a Pre-construction Manager to prepare budgets, estimates, and proposals for commercial construction jobs. This role entails overseeing project teams, engaging with clients, and maintaining relationships with suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of estimating experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, and excellent communication skills to lead discussions on project budgets and costs.