Waterfront & Outdoor Construction Estimator

The Contractor Consultants; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Lancaster’s Custom Dock & Lift Systems, Inc. is seeking a Construction Estimator – Lead for high-end waterfront and outdoor service builds in Troutman, NC.

You will anchor preconstruction, turning architectural visions into precise financial blueprints and lead bidding efforts with mentorship in marine construction. The role demands strong blueprint interpretation, advanced Excel and estimating software skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids while collaborating with project managers and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction estimating or a closely related technical field.
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting complex blueprints and structural drawings.
• Advanced technical skills in Excel and standard construction estimating or project management software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple bidding deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for negotiating with vendors and presenting to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Formulate comprehensive cost estimates for high-end docks, decks, and shoreline structures to ensure project profitability.
• Execute precise quantity take-offs from detailed plans and specifications to minimize material waste.
• Analyze blueprints and technical drawings to define project scopes and identify potential structural hurdles.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes to maintain competitive pricing and high-quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers and field leadership to ensure seamless handoffs from bid to build.
• Identify strategic cost-saving opportunities and project risks during the initial preconstruction phase.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of pricing trends and historical data to refine future bidding accuracy.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Excel proficiency

Estimating software

Bid management

Vendor negotiations

Technical communication

Tools

Estimating software

Take-off software

Excel

Job description

Lancaster’s Custom Dock & Lift Systems, Inc. is seeking a Construction Estimator – Lead for high-end waterfront and outdoor service builds in Troutman, NC.

You will anchor preconstruction, turning architectural visions into precise financial blueprints and lead bidding efforts with mentorship in marine construction. The role demands strong blueprint interpretation, advanced Excel and estimating software skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids while collaborating with project managers and