Position: Senior Estimator
Location: Raleigh, NC
Pay: $130,000 to $140,000/year
Experience: 10+ years of experience in construction, ideally 10+ years of estimating experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering or construction management is preferred.
Type: Full-time; Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st Shift
Greene Resources is looking for an energetic, self-motivated Senior Estimator to join a growing team. A qualified candidate will have the motivation and passion for providing high-quality construction estimates and proposal packages. Detail orientation and an ability to build relationships with clients and subcontractors a critical qualities for the individual in this position.
Job Description:
- Prepare detailed estimates and budgets at various stages of design, including conceptual, schematic, and construction documents.
- Lead or support design-assist and preconstruction efforts, offering constructability input and value engineering recommendations.
- Perform quantity take-offs, develop bid packages, and solicit subcontractors for pricing.
- Analyze bids and compile data related to materials, labor, equipment, and logistics.
- Participate in interviews and client presentations, helping communicate project approach and value.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents during hand-off and close-out meetings to share estimate assumptions and capture lessons learned.
- Assist with project scheduling, logistics planning, phasing, and early procurement strategies.
- Develop and maintain strong subcontractor relationships and prequalify trade partners.
- Mentor junior estimators and review their work for accuracy and completeness.
Position Requirements:
- Life Sciences and Public Bid experience are a plus.
- Ability to read schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals.
- Proficient in OnScreen Take-off, Microsoft Office (especially Microsoft Excel), Pantera, Procore, and TogalAI
- Knowledge of building components, values, functions and maintenance requirements.
- Understanding of state and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Knowledge of design/planning principles and procedures.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Self-motivated in developing estimating skill sets.
- Effective negotiating skills regarding pricing, costs, and lead time with subcontractors and vendors.
- Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to assess contract requirements.
- Ability to clearly translate client project requirements into budgets and estimates for project managers.
Greene Resources is part of Array Corporation , the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how labor is bought, sold and delivered to enable universal access to the American Dream.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.