Construction Estimator

The Construction Estimator should estimate overall costs of a renovation or new construction project including materials and labor. The estimator shall also track project costs and work with finance to reconcile budgets with costs. Additional duties as follows:

• Analyze construction documents and identify materials needed for project in an effort to estimate cost of renovation or construction,
• Develop project budget based on materials and labor, understanding how production of materials impacts time.
• Tracking job costs of construction projects by forecasting costs and reconciling actual costs provided by finance from vendor invoices
• Evaluate change orders and pay applications for projects against job cost and ensure accuracy.
• Working with stakeholders to further refine project budget and duration.
• Provide monthly job cost reports on all construction projects to VP Facilities Management.
• Interacts with clients, architects, engineers, local AHJ to understand and incorporate projects costs and objectives.

Work Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly

Qualifications/Training:

Proficiency in mathematics and data analysis and familiarity with spreadsheets and other analytics tools. Proficient at reading and interpreting construction documents (“blueprints”). 5 years or more of experience estimating commercial construction projects. Individual must have excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. Must maintain professionalism when faced with aggressive deadlines.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, finance, accounting, statistics, construction management or other related field preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Florence, SC 29506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person