Senior Estimator

Job Title: Senior Estimator
Location: Charleston, SC

Position Overview: As the Senior Estimator, you will be the lead point of responsibility and accountability during the pre-construction phase. Your primary goal will be to ensure our standards of daily performance and procedures are met from project inception to turnover to the operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop precise estimates and competitive bids for construction projects.

• Perform self-led take-offs to gather necessary data for bids.

• Review construction plans and specifications, and perform take-offs to gather bid information.

• Assess sites to collect data for estimates on renovations and modifications to existing buildings.

• Design and propose solutions for client-specific needs.

• Operate the company’s estimating software to produce accurate bids and estimates.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in mathematics, including basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.

• Advanced knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction disciplines.

• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Word and Excel.

• Excellent typing skills and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in construction, including work with multi-level structures.

• A positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for new challenges and initiatives.