About C. Herman Construction
C. Herman Construction is a general contracting company that specializes in multifamily and mixed-used development. In eight short years, we have grown our client base across the Southeast from relationships and referrals alone, and built projects totaling more than $400 million. Our company is built on a foundation of integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects. As an employee-owned company (ESOP), we prioritize our team’s success, offering a rewarding work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
C. Herman Construction is licensed in NC, SC and GA with offices in Charlotte, Wilmington, Raleigh, Greenville, SC, and Charleston, SC. Come make your mark in a growing company alongside other dedicated, determined, growth driven professionals!
What We Are Looking For
C. Herman Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction department in Charlotte, NC. This team member will have a meaningful impact on company growth and is ideal for a detail-oriented and driven self-starter. The Estimator will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for a variety of projects, collaborating closely with the Director of Preconstruction and other team members.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Prepare take-offs and cost estimates for multifamily and mixed-use construction projects.
- Build out trade scopes and level bids
- Analyze drawings, designs, specifications, and other documents to understand project scope and requirements.
- Manage subcontractor outreach. Request and review subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
- Collaborate with the preconstruction team to identify potential cost-saving opportunities, value engineering options and project risks.
- Track project bid status, upcoming project opportunities, follow up on proposal submissions.
- Maintain and update estimating databases, historical cost data, and bid tracking information.
- Participate in bid reviews, sub meetings, and project planning discussions.
- Support development of preliminary budgets and conceptual estimates.
- Prepare bid proposals and related documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 7+ years in estimating required; experience with multi-family preferred
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated strengths in takeoffs and unit pricing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with construction management/preconstruction software: Procore and Bluebeam
- Understanding of constructability, delivery models, and construction document management.
- Skilled in timeline management, from initial project planning through execution.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Forward thinking; open to incorporating AI and other tools into processes
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations.
- Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for C. Herman Construction, our core values, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding client requirements and expectations;
- Ability to work in person from our Charlotte office.
Benefits
We offer an environment that encourages professional and personal growth, an excellent benefits package, and a family culture. Join a team that values people and a place where our team members are our greatest asset.
Some benefits include:
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus potential
- Employee Stock Ownership
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Family/medical leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company 401K
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 Paid holidays per year
