Senior Estimator

  • Evans General Contractors LLC
  • Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Senior Estimator/ Preconstruction Manager

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for leading preconstruction efforts including development of comprehensive proposals on large and complex projects. This typically includes budget, schedule, cost models, drawings, and alternates. The Preconstruction Manager will collaborate closely with clients, design team, subcontractors, estimators, operations and other company offices to secure projects and drive project development through the preconstruction phase. Strong communication, leadership, and multitasking skills are essential for success in this role. This position is in-office and will be in Charleston, SC. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Preconstruction Planning & Management:
  • Lead preconstruction efforts including strategic planning. Manage internal and external resources to develop comprehensive proposals including scope documents, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, alternates, and schedules
  • Ensure detailed scopes-of-work documents are developed. Review SOWs and coordinate with design teams to ensure project requirements are accurately captured.
  • Perform constructability reviews to identify potential issues and recommend efficient solutions.
  • Prepare detailed cost models, value engineering assessments, and risk management plans.
  • Develop and update project schedules to align with project milestones and client expectations.
  • Identify and evaluate project risks. Engage project team to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Engage in design review processes to ensure constructability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop and analyze alternates & value engineering ideas including comprehensive analysis of cost, schedule and quality impacts. Effectively communicate value engineering options to client.
  • Manage subcontractor procurement with operations team.
Client/ Subcontractor Relationships & Business Development:
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Lead and participate in client presentations, proposals, and interviews.
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to identify business opportunities. Identify new project opportunities through market awareness and industry relationships
  • Trade organization participation
  • Dedicate personal time to building relationships with current and potential clients & trade partners
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendor partners including outreach to subcontractors/suppliers.

Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of preconstruction experience within the commercial construction industry (5+ years preferred).
  • Prior experience with Mission Critical, Data Centers, or Industrial Construction is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering preferred.
  • Well-versed in cost estimating, design/build and design/assist project delivery, scheduling, and project planning.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicates clearly and consistently with customers & team members
  • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented problem-solver with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects. Ability and willingness to take calculated risks to achieve project goals. Able to lead project teams and clients to decisions with imperfect information.
  • Sense of urgency and a high degree of personal responsibility, initiative and integrity.
  • Ability to travel to multiple job sites as needed
  • Highly-motivated leader able to set a clear vision, inspire others, and foster a culture of excellence.
  • Consistently holds themselves and others accountable to high performance standards, quality outcomes, professionalism and ethical conduct. Encourages continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback, mentorship, and support to team members.
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, candid work environments

Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Recruitment Firms/ Staffing Agencies: Evans General Contractors, LLC (Evans) does not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies. All unsolicited resumes submitted to any Evans employee, including Hiring Managers, will be treated as the property of Evans and no referral fee will be paid unless there is a previously executed agreement between the Recruitment Firm/Staffing Agency and Evans. Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies interested in submitting a candidate for review should contact Evans’ Human Resources Department.

Job ID: 481624795
Originally Posted on: 6/17/2025

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