Estimator Jobs in South Carolina

Job Title: Construction Estimator - 1259 PC Company: The Shaw Group Inc. Location: Aiken, SC Description: Position Responsibilities:The incumbent will be responsible for developing, validating, and defending Construction Cost Estimates for the MOX Fuel Project utilizing available engineering documents; information related by engineering, construction, and other technical staff; cost estimate reference materials and sources; and sound estimating skills and judgment. The estimator also will be required to prepare estimates for equipment and construction bid evaluation packages in support of the procurement process.Required Qualifications:10 to 15 years of strong "hands on" conceptual and detailed estimating and related experience particularly associated with large and complex process, nuclear, or industrial facilities. Primary estimating background and experience in the piping and mechanical disciplines. Additionally, the successful candidate must possess a working level ability to engage other discipline estimating efforts; develop construction, distributable, overhead, and indirect cost estimates; and perform cost estimate risk analyses to support estimate contingency recommendations. Ability to coordinate estimating efforts among support estimators as needed; knowledge of WBS estimating methodologies; and familiarity with Timberline estimating system.Desired Qualifications:College degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience.

Job Title: Construction Estimator Company: Arnold Construction Corp. Location: Columbia, SC Description: Construction Estimator·         Arnold Construction Corporation was First Runner Up in South Carolinas fastest growing companies.·         Member of 2009 South Carolina Top 100 private held companiesAbout the JobArnold Construction is searching for an organized, outgoing, self-starter, to fill its Estimator position. The ideal candidate will have five (5)+ years Construction Management and General Contracting experience estimating for a variety of commercial projects including commercial up fits, multi-story residential, medical, and military projects to join our team.  We manage projects for the, commercial, multi-family, healthcare, state, university/college and government markets.  Arnold Construction's innovative and efficient construction management methods allow for high quality, on time project completion within or below budget guidelines. The Estimator at Arnold Construction will play a key role in the pre-sales process.  We are looking for candidates with a lot of energy as well as a strong desire to learn and grow.  We operate in a very fast-paced, deadline, yet team-oriented environment.  Estimators at Arnold Construction work closely with members of our marketing and project management teams.Arnold Construction offers employees excellent benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as a 401K program.  Our work environment is friendly, professional, fast paced with excellent opportunity for training and career growth.  We are centrally located in Columbia, SC.  Visit us at http://www.ArnoldFamilyCorp.com / Arnold Construction is an EEO employer.Responsibilities: Meet estimate and annual budgeted sales goals.Follow up with customers and prospective customers daily.Oversee the database of announced and proposed projects (Using REED, Dodge Reports, etc.).  Together with the Marketing Manager and the President, establish qualification criteria of Arnold interests, documenting the reasons why Arnold is not participating in projects meeting those qualifications.Maintain a log of all estimates made, including dollar amount, date bid, date accepted or rejected, and date required.  Use this information to formulate statistics required to calculate the amount of bids needed to meet the sales goals.Determine the competition on all bids, using this knowledge in bid preparation.  Use knowledge of customers and competitors to determine “what the market will bear” price.Prepare bids as follows:Serve as an Estimator, as directed by the President:Obtain plans, specifications, etc. from the Owner/Developer.Review plans and specifications to determine requirements of job.Includes insurance requirements.Bonding requirementsOverhead requirements ie.- travel, particular Project Manager, Superintendent. skills, etc. Discuss requirements of job with Construction Manager, Commercial Project Manager and President.Prepare list of Bidders (Subcontractors and Material Suppliers)Distribute plans, etc. to Bidders/Suppliers.Perform take-off from plans.Compile estimate from take-off and quotes from subs and suppliers.Discuss estimate with the Marketing Manager, Construction Manager, Commercial Project Manager and President.Make arrangements for submission of bid:Who will physically submit bid?Prepare Bid Documents with appropriate signatures.Determine who is to help with bid on Bid Day.Finalize estimate with appropriate markup.Submit Bid.Analyze Bid tabulation and discuss with the Construction Manager, Commercial Project Manager and President.Attend pre-bid meetings, as needed.Strive to identify opportunities for value engineering, reducing costs and improving Arnold’s chances for success.Ensure that all estimates are prepared and submitted in a timely and accurate manner to the appropriate or prospective customer.Obtain the best price quotes for all material and components consistent with Arnold quality standards.Obtain the latest drawings available for the project including all the latest changes.Ensure that agreements with subcontractors and vendors are documented and correct.Ensure that the mandated overhead and profit factors are applied to arrive at a total proposed project cost.Ensure that errors in estimating are not repeated by monitoring the job cost reports.  Review all completed jobs to assess the accuracy of the estimate.Deliver bids and attend bid openings.Follow up with the primary customer after submitting a bid.Verify that all completed estimates comply with applicable codes, drawings and specifications.Set up and review design options.  Make decisions based on cost, engineering, quality, and availability of materials and labor skills.Provide a complete detailed list of materials, subcontracts, and rentals for accepted bids/estimates.Obtain written quotations from suppliers and suppliers for final estimate pricing. A minimum of three bids shall be obtained for all major trades.Treat all suppliers pricing as confidential.  Information is not shared with other suppliers or contractors.Double-check all calculations before submitting bid.  Review estimates with the President the day before bids are due..The Construction Manager, Commercial Project Manager and Estimator shall determine which Project Manager or Superintendent will be assigned the project. The Estimator will review all relevant job details that Project Manager when jobs are accepted and scheduled to begin.  All job expectations are to be communicated clearly and in writing.Return drawings and specifications to the architect or owner in a timely manner.Obtain checks from accounting for plan deposits.  Ensure return of checks when plans are returned.Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back up estimate figures.Assist Project Managers with price change orders as needed.Attend Management meetings, including those that may be requested by the President or Project Manager.Assist the President in the development of budget assumptions for strategic planning.  Establish the amount of bids required in order to meet the sales budget.  Determine other action to be taken if the available bids are not sufficient to meet the sales goals.Control the estimating process and software by constantly customizing and improving methods and assumptions.Perform all other duties deemed necessary by the President.Continuously conduct on the job training and cross training.Requirements: EducationRequired:  College degree from an accredited college or university.Preferred: College degree from an accredited college or university, BC Construction Management or Engineering degree.Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office/Excel, Timberline Estimating, CAD design Software, Primavera in addition to well developed budgeting, purchasing and organizational skills. ExperienceRequired: Five or more years in general contracting estimating for projects valued at one (1) one million and up.  Preferred:  (10) ten or more years in general contracting estimating for projects valued at three (3) million and up.  The successful candidate must have a successful record of producing winning, profitable estimates.Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesMust have the ability to develop customer contacts and follow up.Must be able to quickly establish a relationship of competency and trust with customers.Must know and understand all facets of the construction trades.Must be unusually adept at reading blue prints and identifying possible errors or omissions.Must possess an understanding of how jobs will go together functionally and envision the work to be performed.Needs excellent skills in dealing with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, fellow employees, and management.Should have knowledge and experience in using and modifying estimating software.Must have ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts and cost coding systems.Should have good knowledge of construction techniques.

Job Title: Construction Estimator Company: Solaris, Inc. Location: Johns Island, SC Description: CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR Premier residential construction company on John's Island is seeking an experienced estimator. Duties also include preparation and coordination of agreements and change orders with the firm's subcontractors and vendors and to ensure accurate payment requests. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Accounting or construction background helpful. Please state in your reply how your background and experience can be related to these responsibilities and when you are available for employment. Fax resume to Register to View . This listing brought to you by The Charleston Post & Courier