Senior Civil Estimator

Established in 1963, Gulf Stream Construction Company is a turnkey site contractor based in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA operating on projects across South Carolina and coastal Georgia. We build high-quality projects alongside the very best subcontractors while maintaining a cost-efficient, timely approach to our work.

Requirements

• Determine and define the scope of work and deliverables by reviewing plans, specifications, shop drawings, and takeoffs
• Attend non-mandatory pre-bid site visits, as needed, to gain an overall understanding of the bid requirements
• Establish relationships and communicate with general contractors, engineers, developers, subcontractors, and vendors until bid is awarded
• Build earthwork models in 3D modeling software
• Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor, and equipment through utilization of the estimating software, analyzing for completeness of scope, and resolving cost discrepancies
• Request and obtain quotes from vendors and subcontractors in a timely manner by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors, and negotiating price
• Present cost estimates to Chief Estimator and President for questions, clarification, profit markups, and final edits before submission to bid requestor
• Submit a responsible and profitable estimate to bid requestor by the deadline. Answer outstanding questions, make bid adjustments, and resubmit if necessary. Follow up with bid requestor until bid is awarded.
• Attend turnover meetings with Project Manager to review bid estimate, answer questions, and provide clarification to ensure a successful transition from bid to project commencement
• Collaborate with Project Coordinators and Vice President of Business Development, as needed
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures as it relates to office personnel