Construction Estimator - Allied Staff Augmentation Partners

Charlotte, NC 28217

About the Job

Job Title: Construction Estimator

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: long-term contract

Our client has a need for a Construction Estimator. If you have the background we are looking for, and you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!

Description:

The Construction Estimator should obtain all relevant project specifications, determine the most appropriate building materials, and secure favorable prices on all resources. You should also inspect trends in construction to determine whether your estimates are both reasonable and competitive.

To ensure success as a Construction Estimator, you should be able to translate project requirements into concrete figures with ease and adhere to financial constraints without compromising on our high standards.

Responsibilities:

Collecting all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications.
Studying documentation, meeting with clients, and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required.
Deciding on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project.
Obtaining multiple quotes for each of these and then selecting the most suitable offers.
Negotiating with service providers to secure better prices.
Outlining the work plan to gauge how much time will be needed to complete each development.
Performing risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan.
Accounting for the use of our resources, plus a reasonable profit margin to calculate an overarching price.
Drafting proposals that detail envisioned materials, costs, and time frames.

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
Qualification in Project Management is highly advantageous.
Demonstrable experience as a Construction Estimator.
Ability to forecast the cost of high-ticket, involved Utility developments.
Knowledge of relevant technical and non-technical documents.
Exceptional quantitative skills.
Outstanding research and proposal writing skills.
Ability to negotiate with seasoned Sales personnel.
Dependable, conscientious, and excellent communication skills.

About Allied Staff Augmentation Partners:

ASAP (Allied Staff Augmentation Partners, Inc.) is the expert solution for companies seeking skilled contract labor without the administrative, legal and management headaches of using outsourced workers. Our recruitment and staffing services help companies engage highly qualified contractors, as well as link contractors with contingent roles without many of the usual risks of self-employment.If you’re an Engineer, PM, HR Professional, Financial or Administrative professional with experience in the power and energy sector seeking a long-term, high-paying contract position with one of the sector’s leading companies, Allied Staff Augmentation Partners stands ready to help you achieve your goalsIf you’re an employer or contractor looking for a responsive, reliable and knowledgeable partner to meet your contingent workforce administration and management needs, please contact ASAP today.

Source : Allied Staff Augmentation Partners