Pre-Construction Estimator
Trueline•Summerville, SC
About The Position
We are seeking a Pre-Construction Estimator to join their team. This role plays a critical part in evaluating project opportunities, developing accurate cost estimates, and supporting successful project execution from bid through handoff to operations. The ideal candidate enjoys working with technical project documents, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and helping drive profitable project outcomes.
Requirements
- Experience within the casework, millwork, cabinetry, or architectural woodworking industry
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of estimating, construction, engineering, or related experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with contracts, purchase orders, cost coding, and project documentation
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
- Customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Planswift or similar estimating software
- Experience evaluating design alternatives and value engineering opportunities
- Previous experience coordinating with subcontractors and vendors
- Knowledge of construction scheduling and project management processes
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate project estimates using appropriate cost codes, phases, and pricing methodologies
- Maintain comprehensive documentation supporting all estimates and bid submissions
- Manage and update bid tracking information, including project status and outcomes
- Review plans, specifications, RFQs, and contract documents to understand project requirements
- Conduct site visits as needed to gather project information and assess conditions
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the estimating process
- Obtain and evaluate material pricing, availability, and subcontractor proposals
- Develop cost-effective design and material options based on project requirements
- Ensure estimates align with applicable codes, specifications, and company standards
- Monitor completed projects and job cost reports to improve future estimating accuracy
- Support project teams with change order pricing and cost analysis as needed
- Assist in maintaining estimating systems, processes, and best practices
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful construction projects
- Collaborative team environment with strong cross-functional support
- Exposure to projects from pre-construction through completion
- Career growth opportunities within a stable and expanding organization
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
