Senior Estimator/ Preconstruction Manager
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Location: North Charleston, SC 29405
Description:
Summary/Objective
The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of comprehensive proposals on large and complex manufacturing projects. This often requires the ability to coordinate and lead the preconstruction effort with both in-house and outside resources. As a key role in our organization, the Senior Estimator is expected to build effective relationships with team members, external customers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of comprehensive proposals on large and complex manufacturing projects. This often requires the ability to coordinate and lead the preconstruction effort with both in-house and outside resources. As a key role in our organization, the Senior Estimator is expected to build effective relationships with team members, external customers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for design-build, conceptual and plans/specs estimating
- Analyze project information, including but not limited to sketches, plans, equipment, specifications, and sample layouts, to determine estimated costs and pricing
- Conduct quantity take-offs and estimate the costs of materials, labor, and equipment
- Solicit and review quotes from vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
- Review final estimates for completeness and accuracy
- Assist operations with subcontractor procurement
- Engage the operations team throughout the preconstruction process to review plans, specifications and general project requirements
- Maintain detailed knowledge of pricing and costs for materials, labor, subcontractors and equipment for all trade disciplines
- Ability to manage multiple preconstruction projects
- Develop and maintain historical cost data, including labor and equipment rates, installation methods and production rates
- Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
- Build effective relationships with architects, engineers, subcontractors and clients
- Review awarded projects and compare cost on a timely basis to as-sold estimates to confirm accuracy of estimate
- Perform other duties associated with this position as may be appropriate
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management or Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 12+ years' experience as an estimator for a General Contractor; experience in Manufacturing
- Proficient with Onscreen Takeoff
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Detail-oriented, with strong organization skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Possess as a strong work ethic
Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.