Preconstruction Estimator

About Harker

Founded in 2010, Harker emerged as a premier upfit General Contractor in the Charlotte market. Our portfolio focuses on Class A office upfits including corporate headquarters for financial groups, institutional organizations and law firms. As well as mission critical facilities, corporate and institutional cafeterias, corporate office-building renovations and specialty projects such as building systems replacement.

Help us make great work impossible to ignore — and own a piece of it.

We’re an employee-owned company (ESOP), which means the work you do directly contributes to something you have a stake in.

Job Description

Prepare estimates for submission to the Client. Submit RFI’s for bid clarifications. Coordinate and attend site visits. Work with the construction department to turn over projects.

Qualifications

Construction estimating experience (2+ years preferred)
College degree
Strong knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, and architectural/engineered drawings
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated, problem solver with strong organization skills

Responsibilities

Prepare sub-list based on complexity and size of project
Attend and/or organize site visits with respective trades
Thoroughly read and review drawings and associated bid package
Assist in preparing RFP packages with other departments
Submit RFI’s to appropriate parties for clarifications regarding scope, details, and specifications
Forward RFI’s responses to respective sub-contractors
Prepare quantity take-offs of drawings and compare scope with sub-contractors for accuracy
Review and confirm completeness of subcontractor quotes
Prepare bid forms for estimate submission
Review project with Estimators and/or Owner prior to submitting to Client
Engage construction department during bid process for information regarding schedule, lead times, and pertinent building information
Revise and update estimate as required
Provide Value Engineering options as requested by Client
Answer all estimate related questions post bid submission
Run turnover meeting with Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Engineer and Administrative Assistants
Approve and stamp sub-estimates for accounting department
Update & maintain databases including but not limited to Project Summary, and Unit Pricing