Construction Estimator

Job Opportunity : Lead Estimator

Location : Charleston, South Carolina

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience

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Our client, a prominent and rapidly growing commercial development and construction firm, is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join their team. This company, known for its excellence in delivering high-quality construction projects, is looking to strengthen its estimating department with an expert who will lead and mentor the current team.

As the Lead Estimator, you will play a key role in reviewing project plans, evaluating bids, and ensuring cost-effective solutions are identified for each project. Your leadership will be essential in ensuring that the company meets its project goals while maintaining profitability and productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee and review project plans, specifications, bid documents, and other relevant project materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate projects for potential value engineering opportunities, factoring in job conditions, labor, and material requirements.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies, conflicts, and other issues within the bid documents and project drawings.
• Develop strategies to maximize bidding advantages.
• Effectively manage your time and oversee the estimating department’s workflow to ensure high productivity.
• Maintain high-quality performance standards across all estimating functions.
• Review bid documents to define project scope and assess profitability.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential problems, providing solutions to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to address any conflicts or issues.
• Oversee the solicitation and review of quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing.
• Prepare bid documents, including scope letters, blue sheets, and evaluations, ensuring that project costs, labor rates, and productivity are accurately accounted for.
• Conduct regular estimating meetings to discuss bid progress, address obstacles, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Perform job site visits when necessary to identify any field conditions that could affect construction, bids, or pre-construction designs.
• Communicate bid status updates to company leadership, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and proactive approach to support the growth and profitability of the business.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, architects, general contractors, and internal team members to ensure project success. xklufbp
• Represent the company’s interests, focusing on cost control and profitability throughout the bidding and construction process.

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