Estimator

Landmark Builders is seeking a full-time, experienced Estimator.

Landmark Builders offers general construction, design/build, construction management, and upfit/renovation services throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia. Our primary markets include industrial, distribution, office, retail, education, healthcare, hospitality, and senior living construction.

Job Summary

Working as an integral part of the Landmark Builders preconstruction team, this Estimator will provide estimating services across all market segments and all delivery methods, including design-build, construction manager, design-bid-build, negotiated, guaranteed maximum price, and lump sum commercial construction projects. This position will focus on senior living and hospitality/resort projects with utilization across other market sectors as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Thoroughly study plans and specifications and visit sites as necessary to confirm all project requirements.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction Managers, clients, and design team as needed to deliver accurate estimates through the various stages of preconstruction.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the local subcontractor community.
• Prequalify new subcontractors as required to provide good sub-coverage and quality estimates for regional (out-of-town) projects.
• Provide detailed and accurate estimates with accompanying supporting documents to include all necessary takeoffs and vendor quotes.
• Coordinate scope reviews with subcontractors and suppliers to comprehensively understand proposals and avoid scope gaps and project risks.
• This position could require some day or overnight travel for meetings, design reviews, budget presentations, and site visits.

Essential Skills

• Good understanding of construction types, methods, materials, and building systems.
• Knowledge of cost of materials, trades, building types, and systems, as well as general conditions, overhead, and profit.
• Understanding of various project delivery methods.
• Strong organizational skills, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with Landmark preconstruction team, customers, designers, and vendors clearly and effectively.
• Working knowledge of CSI divisions and how construction projects are priced and bought out.
• Proficiency with computer spreadsheets (Excel) and ability to learn new estimating software.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related curriculum or equivalent work experience.
• 5-10+ years of experience in commercial construction as an Estimator preferred.

Landmark Builders is an EEO employer. Landmark Builders offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.