Senior Preconstruction Estimator | Commercial & Industrial

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation seeks an experienced estimator to lead the design-phase cost estimates and support preconstruction at multiple project scopes.

You will read drawings, geotechnical reports, and specs, identify conflicts, and prepare detailed take-offs and unit prices while coordinating with subcontractors and engineers. The role requires strong communication, organization, and travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years estimating and PreCon experience.
• Hard Bid Municipal Commercial Projects experience.
• Understanding of construction terminology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel; MC2 knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and lead the estimating group on design-phase cost estimates.
• Read drawings, geotechnical reports and specs.
• Identify utility conflicts and bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-offs for Pipe, Appurtenances, Concrete, Sitework; count quantities and measure lengths.
• Formulate unit prices as needed.
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone and email.
• Write RFIs to Engineers.
• Proficient in scope analysis and identifying deficiencies.
• Develop Project RFQ/RFP
• Establish project database for proposals
• Create construction schedules for estimates in P6
• Coordinate and establish project budget (GMP)
• Handle projects ranging from 10M to 80M with hard deadlines; multi-task effectively
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and subs
• Participate in pre/post construction reviews

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Reading drawings

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Outlook/Word/Excel

Driver license

Tools

MC2 software

Job description

Scott Humphrey Corporation seeks an experienced estimator to lead the design-phase cost estimates and support preconstruction at multiple project scopes.

You will read drawings, geotechnical reports, and specs, identify conflicts, and prepare detailed take-offs and unit prices while coordinating with subcontractors and engineers. The role requires strong communication, organization, and travel to job sites.