Pre-Construction​/Estimator

Pre-Construction Estimator

Join Claris Design
• Build as a Senior Estimator. The role communicates with the Project Management team, maintains client relationships, and assembles accurate estimates for Lump Sum, Design-Build, and Construction/Project Management projects.

Charlotte, NC | Salary: $75,000.00-$ per year.

• Promote job site safety and encourage safe work practices.
• Review and update project estimate pricing.
• Complete timely and thorough buy-out procedures with emphasis on staying under budget.
• Prepare a list of Subcontractors and/or Suppliers for quotes.
• Prepare quantity take-off sheets.
• Prepare a detailed scope of work for each trade and review with the Superintendent to ensure all items are included.
• Analyze drawings and specifications.
• Manage and assist with expanding the Subcontractor/Trade, Partner/Vendor database for solicitations.
• Understand contractual terms and conditions.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates promptly for Lump Sum, Design-Build, and Construction/Project Management formatted projects.
• Provide clear detailed quantity take-offs.
• Organize subcontractor quotations and negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents.
• Complete budgeting and scheduling for projects and track.
• Monitor progress, requisition change orders, and identify potential risks.
• Maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients.
• Ensure site personnel are provided with proper documentation related to the project.
• Work with and deal with concerns of any field personnel.
• Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor costing.
• Formulate cost breakdown for project progress, based on estimates.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services.
• Select metrics to produce valid estimates.
• Visit sites to gather essential information.
• Review documents or consult experts to collect all necessary data.

• Prepare or help prepare a preliminary schedule for jobs being estimated.

• Periodic inspection of construction sites.
• Acquire thorough knowledge of plans, specifications, and project conditions.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.
• Proactively engage with clients, subcontractors, and trade partners to develop and work through budgeting, potential value engineering options, and cost exercises.
• Coordinate with construction personnel regarding construction practices, techniques, strategies, and procedures.
• Engage with local networking organizations (as necessary) and further develop relationships with current or potential subcontractors and trade partners.
• Excellent communication skills (phone, email, and written).

• Actively participate in all company-wide training and development initiatives, and also work with and mentor Assistant Project Managers, Architects, and Superintendents.