Preconstruction Estimator II

Overview

Prepare detailed construction bid estimates, manage purchase orders, and support pre‑construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• bid proposals
• cost takeoff
• bis review
• pre‑construction
• purchase orders
• subcontracts

Tasks

As a Construction Estimator with Graycor Construction Company, you will use your high level expertise to help secure work with current and new clients, meeting or exceeding our strategic and financial objectives. You will be given the autonomy to lead and deliver contract proposal estimates, post-award purchase orders and subcontracts on a broad range of construction projects, with a high level of detail and analysis. -Prepare and assemble bid proposals. This includes completing detailed estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and soliciting pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors. You will also review proposal specifications and drawings utilizing the Company Bid Information System (BIS). -Participate in pre-job meeting with project management personnel. -Actively participate in bidding and pre-construction services. Attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents for the estimate. -Research, negotiate and prepare purchase orders and subcontracts for awarded projects, including obtaining the necessary insurance requirements.

Requirements

• winest
• on-screen takeoff
• construction degree
• communication
• detail-oriented
• 2 years

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact and maintain rapport with subcontractors and vendors, work well in teams, and communicate effectively with operations and business development staff. -Our best Estimators have a strong attention to detail, organization skills and the ability manage multiple, competing priorities, and the passion to deliver high-quality work, often within tight deadlines. -A bachelor degree is highly preferred, but not required. Degree in construction management, engineering or a related field is ideal, but we are willing to consider experience in lieu of degree. -General working proficiency using estimating and takeoff software, such as WinEst, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft programs. -Minimum of two years of relevant construction estimating experience in various general commercial building markets. Our typical project portfolio includes retail mall development, entertainment/ recreational, hospitality/lodging, office, logistics/distribution and cold storage, manufacturing, and green/ LEED building industries.

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Benefits

We Are Family. This is why we have an intense commitment to Safety. We want to make sure that every member of our Graycor family goes home each day to theirs. Our family-owned company also sponsors wellness and charitable events, casual employee get-togethers, lunch and learns, and other fun social events. As a diversified leader, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Building Your Future is How We Build Ours. At Graycor, we seek out those with the highest potential and provide an empowering environment with tools that allow you to take ownership in your career development.

About Graycor

-Grew into a nationwide construction leader by tackling hard jobs. -Evolved into the general contracting arena in the 1950s. -Blends legacy experience with modern innovation across various sectors. -Known for handling high-complexity projects in logistics, healthcare, and energy. -Pioneered integrated delivery methods and advanced construction techniques. -Achieves zero-incident milestones through subsidiaries like Graycor Industrial. -Adapted through strategic expansions, including a Greenville, SC office.

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