Estimator - Charleston at Doggett Concrete, Inc. – Charleston, South Carolina

Company Overview: Doggett Concrete Construction is a company specializing in concrete construction, particularly focusing on multifamily projects in the Southeastern United States. We have specific expertise in utilizing post-tension building practices. We place a significant emphasis on maintaining a safe work environment for our employees, subcontractors, and clients. We pride ourselves on building deep relationships with trade partners.

Company Vision: “Develop people and partnerships for intentional organizational growth”

Core Values: Integrity, Determined, Collaborative

Position Overview: The Estimator is a critical position within Doggett Concrete Construction. Estimators are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to develop a winning bid for new - commercial construction. Estimators must thoroughly prepare concrete construction estimates that address footings, poured walls, flatwork and post-tension design elements. Our work includes multi-family, hotel, religious, medical office buildings and industrial projects within North & South Carolina.

If you are high energy, have a background in estimating, construction management or civil engineering, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a premier and respected organization.

General Duties:

• Obtains paper or digital drawings in order to analyze scope requirements and constructs a detailed bid.
• Develops strong relationships with General Contractor (GC) primarily responsible for sending out requests for bids/quotes.
• Develops a thorough understanding of bid process and bid requirements for each request for bid and GC process to include "construction site" visits as necessary.
• While preparing bids, works within the company guidelines concerning labor and material cost to maximize profit on every project.
• Responsible for the full bid submitting process from drawing receipt, analysis, submittal, and final iteration of the best and final bid submission to include all bid deliverables.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.

• BS Construction management or 3 years reading drawings and developing quotes/bids
• Team player who likes to build internal and external relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Auto Cad and/or Plan Swift
• Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings/prints
• Must know Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Must be self-motivated & punctual.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks under moderate time-sensitive pressure and have excellent follow-up skills both internally and externally.
• Must be professional and polished in appearance