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Construction Estimator

The Resource
  • Charlotte, NC
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Construction Estimator
Charlotte, NC (Onsite)

Industry: Commercial Construction

Unlock Your Potential as a Construction Estimator with a Leading Construction Firm!

Are you a detail-savvy professional with a knack for numbers and a passion for building? Join our dynamic team in Charlotte, NC, as a Construction Estimator and play a vital role in shaping commercial and industrial projects that make a difference. In this full-time role, you'll leverage your expertise to develop precise cost estimates, collaborate with industry professionals, and help secure profitable projects that drive growth and innovation.

What You'll Bring to the Table:
  • At least 3 years of experience in commercial construction estimating
  • Strong understanding of construction methods and building systems
  • Proven ability to review drawings, specifications, and bid documents with precision
  • Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and negotiation abilities
  • Skilled in managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Meticulous attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience with renovations, tenant improvements, or ground-up construction
  • Familiarity with local subcontractor and supplier markets
  • Knowledge of negotiated and hard-bid projects
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
  • Professional certifications like Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)
  • Proficiency with estimating software such as Sage Estimating, ProEst, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar
  • Experience with construction management tools like Procore or Autodesk Build

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma required
  • 3+ years of relevant commercial estimating experience
  • Background in commercial buildings, healthcare, education, industrial facilities, or retail projects

Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to travel locally to project sites
  • Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
  • Training in our Kernersville office for one month; the position will be based in Charlotte

Enjoy competitive pay starting at (depending on experience), a vehicle allowance, gas card, cell phone, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, yearly bonus potential after one year, and training opportunities.

If you're ready to bring your estimating expertise to a company that values innovation, precision, and teamwork, don’t hesitate—apply now and become a key driver of our company's continued success!  Apply online or email your resume to Julia Yeargan at jyeargan@theresource.com. 

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, NC
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded1979
Websitehttp://www.theresource.org/

About Company

The Resource is a full-service staffing, professional recruiting and consulting firm based in North Carolina. Privately owned and operated for over 30 years, people are at the heart of our organization, and we take a hands-on approach to each client and candidate relationship.

At The Resource, we’re passionate about assisting candidates in finding the next step in their career path, and ensuring it’s a role in a company where they will enjoy growing personally and professionally long-term. Utilizing The Core Assessment in the screening process, we’re able to understand a person’s innate unchanging nature and help individual’s learn about themselves. Our professional recruiters then utilize the candidate’s skill set and The Core results to match them to available positions in organizations where they will thrive. Further, we coach candidates on how to best market themselves for a given job.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Building Systemsunmatched
  • Commercial Constructionunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Estimatesunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Hospital/Healthcare Constructionunmatched
  • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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