GC Estimator

J. Davis Construction is a family-owned organization with an unlimited class license providing full-service commercial and industrial general contractor services. Serving the communities of the Upstate of South Carolina, Coastal South Carolina, Northeast Georgia, and Western North Carolina, we operate out of four offices optimizing client services across the southeastern United States.

We are committed to employee growth offering numerous training opportunities focused on career advancement and professional development each year. Employees are also able to take advantage of a full-time life coach for personal growth and development, and an employee-sponsored, company-backed emergency fund for times of need outside of work. Finally, we do not require our employees to spend significant time away from their families by limiting travel hours and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

A fundamental member of the Pre-Construction Team, an Estimator is responsible for managing the cost estimating portion of the preconstruction process; this requires an individual who has a high attention to detail and delivers estimates with great accuracy under short timelines. This role reports to the Chief Estimator.

• Produces an initial project schedule to ensure client goals are achievable
• Determines project requirements per project location and adequately accounts for all fees associated with project
• Develops clear and accurate scope documents for design/build projects
• Performs quantity take-offs, analyses, estimates, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope
• Takes lead role in lump sum bids, determines, and assigns workload to meet deadlines
• Assembles subcontractor and vendor bid list
• Verifies participation from subcontractor and vendors
• Produces a comparison sheet for all incoming project bids
• Orders bid bond
• Verifies all project documentation and submittal requirements are met
• Reviews drawings, specifications, and all other construction documents making senior management aware of design-related problems, completeness of documents, and other potential risks
• Works in conjunction with operations to ensure that detailed general conditions/requirement (GC/GRs) estimates are prepared, and reviews with others as needed
• Is responsible for the value engineering process during preconstruction for assigned projects
• Includes adequate project contingency in all bids
• Ensures strict adherence to safety, quality, ethics, and compliance requirements at all times
• Communicates and collaborates with operations and purchasing during preconstruction efforts
• Develops and enhances subcontractor and vendor relations
• Analyzes and assembles cost data, unit prices, historical costs, and information that can be developed from a data base and used for future conceptual estimates
• Evaluates and analyzes subcontractor proposals

• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office applications and estimating software
• Familiarity with construction project management software is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices
• Must have a conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements.
• Should demonstrate imaginative, innovative, and a succinct approach to a project
• Complete knowledge of estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that align with core values
• 3 years of experience as an estimator in addition to experience as a project manager or field supervisor
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar field