Residential Construction Estimator

1 month ago


Greenville, South Carolina, United States Dillard-Jones Full time
About the Role

Dillard-Jones is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to join our team. As a key member of our pre-construction operations, you will play a crucial role in bringing projects from architecture to construction.

Your primary responsibility will be to deliver accurate project estimates to our project managers, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery. You will work closely with our construction operations manager to coordinate scopes of work, review drawings and specifications, and compile construction estimates and specs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with internal teams to review and coordinate scopes of work.
  • Review drawings and specifications to extract take-off quantities and material call-outs.
  • Compile and analyze construction estimates and specs.
  • Solicit bids from material suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring cost competitiveness, reliability, quality, and capability.
  • Assist with buyouts and resolve pricing-related issues.
  • Perform effective project handoffs to assigned project managers.
  • Maintain cost estimating tools and databases.
  • Assist with product research, training, and education.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in residential or commercial estimating.
  • Experience in architecture or construction project management is preferred.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction drawings.
  • Strong understanding of residential building codes and ability to write detailed construction specifications.
  • Meticulous and precise approach, with a focus on quality and thoroughness.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and MS Excel.


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