Senior Estimator

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in joining the C. Herman Team! We will review your materials as quickly as possible and be in touch should your experience align with our open opportunities.

Position Description

Who We Are

C. Herman Construction is a premier general contractor dedicated to building each and every project like it's our own. We proudly serve the Southeast with licenses in NC, SC, and GA, with market expertise is in four key sectors: multi-family, commercial, interiors, and historic rehab projects. C. Herman Construction is focused on bringing together highly driven team members who think like owners and collaborate on a shared mission: To provide quality construction and exceptional customer service through a dedicated partnership approach. While our projects are large, our team members are our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on having a small closeknit hardworking crew that is like a family. Our family-oriented mindset and commitment to being an employee-owned company is central to our culture, how we support our employees, serve our clients, and partner with our vendors. As our company continues to grow and diversify, we stay focused on this mindset, work hard together, have fun together, and continue to deliver the same high level of customer service to our clients and communities expect.

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.

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.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strengths in takeoffs and unit pricing
• Works with urgency and doesn't get stuck waiting for direction
• 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.
• 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

Benefits:

We offer an environment that encourages professional and personal growth, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative 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
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Employee stock ownership
• Short Term/Long Term Disability options
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Company 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 Paid holidays per year
• Company Outings/Team Building Events
• Employee referral program

Equal Opportunity Employer

C. Herman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. We are committed to fostering a fair and merit-based workplace where every employee feels valued and respected.