Assistant Estimator

Our client is an innovative full-service general contractor out of Raleigh, NC and for over 20 years now, they have been specializing in early design phase construction management for commercial, medical, continuing care, and behavioral health projects. This exceptional team takes pride in delivering an unparalleled experience to both their clients and employees alike, which is why they have such great average tenure and a solid reputation in the industry.

Currently they are in growth mode and looking to add an Assistant Estimator with 1+ years of experience working on commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Understand contract language, commitments, consumer expectations, and scope of project.
• Conduct call campaigns to create subcontractor participation for all projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for all construction divisions.
• Prepare timely quantitative and cost (materials and labor) estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFP's.
• Consult with architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effective cost reductions and constructability issues.
• Distribute and coordinate plans, specifications, information, policies, ensuring each requirement is managed or covered appropriately.
• Select and manage subcontractors throughout the preconstruction process.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as a project develops while comparing to historical pricing and/or internal evaluation.
• Develop scope sheets for bid leveling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Construction from an accredited university, preferred; a combination of on-the-job experience and/or formal education may be substituted for the degree.
• 1+ years' commercial construction project estimating experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore or similar), Takeoff Software (On Screen or similar), Estimating Software (Timberline, Destini or similar) and BlueBeam.