First Quality · 1 day ago
Senior Estimator
Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFirst Quality is a family-owned company that produces high-quality personal care and household products. The Senior Estimator role involves preparing and verifying accurate estimates for site and manufacturing projects, ensuring precise budgeting and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates for site and manufacturing projects ranging from $100,000 to $500 million
Estimate labor, equipment, and material costs
Review and interpret drawings to produce accurate conceptual, schematic, and final estimates
Identify construction risks, site conditions, constructability issues, and propose solutions
Recommend value-engineering options to optimize project costs
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement and Project Controls
Establish estimates with appropriate alternates, general conditions, vendor and subcontractor pricing, labor production, and wage rates in alignment with the bid strategy
Develop conceptual estimates from limited information, ensuring the inclusion of accurate alternates, general conditions, and pricing
Perform detailed take-offs by identifying and quantifying all scope items
Deliver accurate project information to the team during turnover and planning phases to ensure seamless project execution
Guide other colleagues in task assignments, proper use of processes/tools, and validating the accuracy and completeness of estimates produced by the team
Ensure that the operations team receives correct and detailed information necessary for effective project execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
Minimum of 10 years of estimating experience in manufacturing construction
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Experience with a variety of project types, with a particular focus on commercial and industrial projects valued over $1 million
Solid understanding of construction principles, as well as experience with both negotiated and hard bid processes
Excellent organizational skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Established technical knowledge, encompassing construction and estimating processes
Proficiency in budget management, financial forecasting, and resource allocation
Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements
Experience with takeoff/modeling software
Proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe
Proficiency in computer estimating applications (Excel, Estimating Software)
Preferred
Prior experience estimating for a Cost Consultant, Construction Manager or General Contractor
Experience in the Paper & Pulp Industry would be a plus
Experience using Microsoft Project preferred
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Janiak
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-10-07
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