Our client is a rapidly growing General Contractor scaling in the North Carolina market, delivering complex, high-profile projects in higher education and life sciences. They are seeking Estimators to join their expanding Durham office, offering the chance to work on technically challenging builds that shape campuses and cutting-edge research environments.
This role is ideal for candidates with 2 to 5 years of commercial construction experience who want to accelerate their career in estimating and preconstruction. You will work alongside a collaborative team, gaining exposure to complex project scopes, diverse delivery methods, and real-time decision-making.
Estimators will support the full preconstruction lifecycle, from early budgeting through bid execution, while building the skills needed to grow into more senior roles.
location: Durham, North Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $100,000 - 130,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of commercial construction estimates across multiple project types
- Process and support change orders, RFQs, and bid documentation
- Obtain and analyze material pricing and subcontractor bids
- Review drawings and specifications to verify scope and identify gaps
- Compile and organize estimating documentation, bid packages, and cost data
- Coordinate with internal estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams
- Attend client and subcontractor meetings as needed to support preconstruction efforts
- Collaborate with and support other LeChase offices as required
- Maintain organized records to support bid accuracy and future project reference
- 2-5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Focus on attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a team-based, collaborative environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Estimating software experience, timberline preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required, related work experience equivalent.
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
