Junior Construction Estimator- Fort Mill SC

Southern Shade Tree Co is a full-service landscaping and tree service provider with over 50 years of experience exceeding client's expectations in the Carolinas. Our company is growing, and we are looking to hire an experienced Junior Construction Estimator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare project estimates, develop project cost summaries, present, and explain results and recommendations.
• Review construction documents and understand the scope of work to bid.
• Execute take-offs of construction documents.
• Review material takeoff for completeness and accuracy.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and vendors.
• Draft and finalize proposals, bid forms, and cost breakouts.
• Communicate bid results effectively to General Contractor Pre-Construction managers and Senior Managers.
• Review meetings pertaining to estimates and bids will be conducted with Operations Manager before submission to clients.
• Create preliminary bid lists.
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive relationships with peers, clients and vendors.
• Work alongside account managers and help put together bids for their special projects.
• Provide a detailed project budget for labor, materials, equipment, and travel requirements.
• Follow up on bids and provide updates to management.
• Assist with closeout documents on completed jobs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Maintain organized and complete estimating files.
• Research new bidding opportunities
• Participate in industry-specific continuing education and training.
• Provide Administrative duties such as answering phones, printing, and distribution of blueprints.
• All other duties are assigned by the Senior Construction Estimator and management.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant construction estimating experience in various general commercial markets.
• Construction/engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet design
• Excellent math and computer skills
• Comprehensive understanding of blueprints
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Current knowledge of state and local building codes
• Self-motivated with solid organization and time management skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently and autonomously.

Compensation:

Competitive Salary (Negotiable - based on experience and knowledge) 
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Southern Shade Tree is committed to our company's Core Values:

Integrity - If we write it or say it, we believe it to be true. 
Motivation - We are motivated to succeed and enjoy our work.
Professionalism - We look sharp and speak well.
Accountability - We are accountable for the results we agree to deliver.
Communication - We provide our team and our clients the information they need. 
Teamwork - The team comes first...no big egos allowed.  

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group/Voluntary Term Life Insurance 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)