Travel‑Ready Project Estimator – Industrial Preconstruction

PPM; Society Hill (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MOR PPM, Inc. is seeking a Project Estimator in Society Hill, SC to compile cost data, analyze plans, and prepare estimates for bids and proposals.

The role involves coordinating with engineers, vendors, and contractors, and supporting project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes. The candidate should have 5+ years in construction cost estimation, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Accubid, and a solid understanding of contracts and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover
• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry
• Prepare scope letters and proposals
• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors
• Ability to perform design/ build , conceptual and budget estimates
• Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors and obtaining subcontractor quotes
• Coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)
• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction related field desirable

Master of Science in engineering or construction related field desirable

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

MOR PPM, Inc. is seeking a Project Estimator in Society Hill, SC to compile cost data, analyze plans, and prepare estimates for bids and proposals.

The role involves coordinating with engineers, vendors, and contractors, and supporting project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes. The candidate should have 5+ years in construction cost estimation, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Accubid, and a solid understanding of contracts and regulatory guidelines.