Construction Estimator

Are you a precision-oriented professional with a talent for turning complex blueprints into accurate project budgets? Seeking a dedicated Construction Estimator to play a pivotal role in the project planning and sales process. In this position, you will bridge the gap between technical specifications and financial reality, ensuring every project we undertake is built on a foundation of data-driven accuracy.

As a key member of the team, you will move beyond simple calculations to perform deep cost analysis. You will identify every requirement-from labor and materials to time constraints-to protect our project margins and help our sales team deliver competitive, winning proposals.

 
location: York, South Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $80,000 - 110,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School
 
responsibilities:

• Project Preparation: Gather and review proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents to prepare for the estimation process.
  
  
• Cost Analysis: Identify and compute labor, material, and time requirements by studying technical documents and project specifications.
  
  
• Budget Development: Propose final project budgets and help the sales team develop comprehensive customer proposals.
  
  
• Data Management: Maintain a robust cost database by entering and backing up data, and track project costs to identify trends or discrepancies.
  
  
• Reporting & Presentation: Assemble numerical and descriptive information to present detailed estimates and analysis to upper management.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement: Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information, and maintain technical knowledge through workshops and professional publications.
  
  
• Project Preparation: Gather and review proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents to prepare for the estimation process.
  
  
• Cost Analysis: Identify and compute labor, material, and time requirements by studying technical documents and project specifications.
  
  
• Budget Development: Propose final project budgets and help the sales team develop comprehensive customer proposals.
  
  
• Data Management: Maintain a robust cost database by entering and backing up data, and track project costs to identify trends or discrepancies.
  
  
• Reporting & Presentation: Assemble numerical and descriptive information to present detailed estimates and analysis to upper management.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement: Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information, and maintain technical knowledge through workshops and professional publications.

Qualifications

• Software Proficiency: Must have demonstrable experience and proficiency with AGTEK and Heavy Bid software.
  
  
• Experience: Demonstrable experience as an Estimator, preferably within the construction industry.
  
  
• Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
  
  
• Communication: Ability to understand complex work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors, the sales team, and fellow employees.
  
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical specifications, with an aptitude for mathematics and data analysis

The essential functions of this role include:

working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Education: High School

 
skills: Estimating (2 years of experience is required)