Highlights
The Estimator is responsible for managing all pre-bid activities, including developing and preparing accurate cost estimates for assigned construction projects. This role involves reviewing plans and specifications, conducting site visits and assessments, and ensuring all bid documents are thoroughly analyzed and completed.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Charlotte, NC |
| Industry | Automotive and Parts Mfg |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Website | http://www.morgancorp.com/careers |
Description
Description
The Estimator is responsible for managing all pre-bid activities, including developing and preparing accurate cost estimates for assigned construction projects. This role involves reviewing plans and specifications, conducting site visits and assessments, and ensuring all bid documents are thoroughly analyzed and completed. The Estimator is accountable for managing the technical aspects of the bidding process from start to finish, ensuring estimates are comprehensive, competitive, and aligned with project requirements. Strong analytical, organizational, and technical skills are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Attend pre-bid meetings
- Bid package review (Plans, Specifications, CAD, Geotechnical Report, etc.)
- Detailed quantity takeoff and summary (Earthwork, Utilities, and Paving)
- Communication with clients for bid requirements
- Bid file document control
- Vendor and Subcontractor solicitation and quote review
- Develop and complete estimates for projects
- Work with clients on preliminary project budgets
- Maintain existing and develop new client relationships
- Pre-construction budgeting and turnover
- Assist with the training of junior-level estimators
- Some travel, including overnight, required (<15%)
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Three or more years of experience in civil estimating, project management, construction operations, or a related field preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, economics, or another related discipline may be beneficial but is not required. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience with and proficiency in Microsoft Office, HCSS HeavyBid (or equivalent estimating software), Agtek, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Google Earth, and Bluebeam.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- PTO, holidays, and paid winter holiday
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Cell phone allowance
About Company
Morgan Corporation is the largest manufacturer of medium duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies in North America. Founded in 1952, as a small welding shop in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, on the site where Conestoga wagons were manufactured through the late 1800s, we have experienced tremendous growth and continue to look for additional expansion opportunities around the world. With a total of eleven manufacturing and five service facilities strategically located across the U.S. and Canada, Morgan is able to provide the quality, service, and prompt delivery our customers expect.
A subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company, Morgan Corporation offers a vast variety of career opportunities, internally as well as within the J.B. Poindexter family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining Morgan’s winning team means being part of a great home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.
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