Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

Wilmington, North Carolina - Posted on June 18, 2025

Published By Mae Charles

Trillium Construction is currently seeking an Estimator for our client located in Wilmington, NC.

Our client specializes in Federal, State, Municipal Government contracts as well as commercial construction projects.

This position can be hybrid or remote, with a preferred arrangement of 80% in-office and 20% remote. Candidates outside the region are encouraged to applyrelocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

-Maintain and update status of plan reproductions.

-Solicit bids and maintain strong communication with subcontractors and vendors.

-Prepare detailed subcontractor scopes of work.

-Distribute addenda and bid information to subcontractors.

-Ensure adequate bid coverage and multiple bidders for each trade.

-Coordinate material quotes with supply houses.

-Apply creative and strategic thinking to improve subcontractor pricing.

-Accurately enter relevant data into estimates.

-Follow standard estimation, approval, and change control procedures.

-Identify and mitigate risks and resolve issues when needed.

-Thoroughly understand bid requirements and scope of work.

-Generate RFIs and clarifications to ensure proper subcontractor engagement.

-Conduct in-depth bid-day analysis and scope assigned trades.

-Match subcontractors to project size and scope.

-Build accurate bid lists tailored to each project.

-Reduce exclusions through proactive research and preparation.

-Perform quantity takeoffs.

-Offer value-engineering alternatives in every bid.

-Follow up on submitted bids and budgets to drive award decisions.

-Manage buy-outs and turn over bid documents to the Project Manager promptly.

-Review project drawings and job costs with the PM team.

-Ensure timely subcontractor award and release of materials.

-Communicate project schedules and requirements to subs clearly.

-Assemble subcontractor teams and participate in site visits and bid meetings.

Annual salary is $115-125k/year. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply now!

Required Skills & Abilities

-Strong written and verbal communication skills.

-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

-Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.

-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

-Capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

-Professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

-Ability to quickly learn and adapt to company systems and tools.

Qualifications

-Minimum 3+ years of experience estimating U.S.-based commercial and/or federal construction projects.

-5+ years preferred in commercial, institutional, or military construction estimating.

-Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience.

-Experience with RS Means and e4Clicks preferred.

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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