CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
New Beginnings Construction, Charleston, SC, United States
Construction Estimator
Are you ready to take your construction estimating experience and step into a role where both your analytical thinking and creative insight contribute to project success? Have you spent the last several years estimating, reviewing scopes, meeting with clients, and wishing you could be more involved in shaping the vision behind the numbers? Do you enjoy helping homeowners refine their ideas, thinking through layout possibilities, and collaborating with architects, designers, and engineers to bring concepts into clear, buildable plans? At New Beginnings Construction, we're hiring a Construction Estimator in the Charleston area who wants more than just pushing numbers. This role is for a construction professional who understands the financial side of projects - but also enjoys contributing to early-stage design conversations that shape accurate, profitable estimates. If you're motivated by precision, leadership, creativity, and meaningful contribution - keep reading. Core Principles
Strong Moral Compass: Guided by honesty, integrity, and faith in all we do. Commitment to Community: Serve to be a blessing to our customers, team members, and neighbors at large. Dedication to Personal Improvement: Personal growth equates to company success, and vice versa. Work Smarter AND Harder: Commitment to diligence and continuous improvement to provide an excellent customer experience from start to finish. About Us
New Beginnings Construction is a locally owned and operated, multi-award-winning residential and light commercial General Contractor serving the Greater Tri-County area. We have been recognized as Charleston's "Best Roofer" (20212025) and "Best Home Remodeler" (20222025). We specialize in residential renovations, exterior improvements, and storm restoration projects that improve property value and functionality. We advocate for our clients, ensuring their needs are clearly understood and solutions are thoughtfully designed and financially sound. Our team thrives on innovation, strategic execution, and high performance. We leverage estimating software, drafting tools, and CRM systems to improve accuracy, collaboration, and client experience - while maintaining a culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and teamwork. A Day in the Life
As a Construction Estimator at NBC, you are at the intersection of vision and viability. Your day may begin with meeting with potential clients to assess their goals, evaluate site conditions, and explore design ideas. You'll help clarify their vision, offer practical suggestions, and work alongside architects, designers, and engineers to shape concepts into defined scopes. From there, you'll move into detailed estimating - developing accurate budgetary estimates, refining scopes, coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors, and ensuring financial feasibility. You'll maintain updated pricing data, manage CRM information, and collaborate with leadership to align projects with revenue and margin targets. You are not just pricing projects - you are helping translate ideas into realistic, buildable, and profitable outcomes. What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means consistently producing accurate, well-structured estimates that support profitable, efficiently executed projects. It also means contributing constructively to early-stage design discussions, helping clients refine their ideas into plans that can be confidently priced and built. A successful Construction Estimator is organized, detail-oriented, and strategically minded - able to balance creativity with cost control. Strong communication with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams ensures alignment from concept through execution. At NBC, success isn't just about winning jobs - it's about shaping the right projects, at the right margins, with clarity and confidence. What Matters Most
To thrive as a Construction Estimator at New Beginnings Construction, you must bring technical construction knowledge, financial awareness, and collaborative design thinking. Strong construction estimating experience, including budgeting and cost analysis Proficiency in estimating software (Xactimate, Planswift, Buildertrend, or similar platforms) Ability to evaluate construction plans, scopes, and field conditions accurately Working knowledge or developing skill in drafting/design concepts to support early project vision Comfort collaborating with architects, designers, and engineers during project development Strong organizational skills and CRM management experience Clear communication skills when working with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors Strategic mindset with the ability to refine processes and improve estimating systems Integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all client interactions Preferred experience includes: Minimum 3 years in construction estimating, costing, or related construction leadership Experience in residential remodeling or light commercial construction Exposure to drafting software or plan review processes Ability to contribute ideas that help clients visualize functional, creative solutions Interest in continued growth into senior estimating or project leadership roles What's in It for You
Base salary + commission structure rewarding volume and margin Monthly performance incentives Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities The opportunity to shape both the financial and conceptual foundation of projects Collaboration with a high-performing leadership team Long-term career growth within an award-winning construction company The satisfaction of helping turn ideas into profitable, well-executed builds Ready to Help Shape the Vision Behind Every Project?
Join a company where precision matters, creativity is valued, and your leadership directly impacts both design direction and financial success. Apply today and take the next step in your career with a team committed to building with purpose and leading with integrity. Let's build something exceptional - together.
Are you ready to take your construction estimating experience and step into a role where both your analytical thinking and creative insight contribute to project success? Have you spent the last several years estimating, reviewing scopes, meeting with clients, and wishing you could be more involved in shaping the vision behind the numbers? Do you enjoy helping homeowners refine their ideas, thinking through layout possibilities, and collaborating with architects, designers, and engineers to bring concepts into clear, buildable plans? At New Beginnings Construction, we're hiring a Construction Estimator in the Charleston area who wants more than just pushing numbers. This role is for a construction professional who understands the financial side of projects - but also enjoys contributing to early-stage design conversations that shape accurate, profitable estimates. If you're motivated by precision, leadership, creativity, and meaningful contribution - keep reading. Core Principles
Strong Moral Compass: Guided by honesty, integrity, and faith in all we do. Commitment to Community: Serve to be a blessing to our customers, team members, and neighbors at large. Dedication to Personal Improvement: Personal growth equates to company success, and vice versa. Work Smarter AND Harder: Commitment to diligence and continuous improvement to provide an excellent customer experience from start to finish. About Us
New Beginnings Construction is a locally owned and operated, multi-award-winning residential and light commercial General Contractor serving the Greater Tri-County area. We have been recognized as Charleston's "Best Roofer" (20212025) and "Best Home Remodeler" (20222025). We specialize in residential renovations, exterior improvements, and storm restoration projects that improve property value and functionality. We advocate for our clients, ensuring their needs are clearly understood and solutions are thoughtfully designed and financially sound. Our team thrives on innovation, strategic execution, and high performance. We leverage estimating software, drafting tools, and CRM systems to improve accuracy, collaboration, and client experience - while maintaining a culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and teamwork. A Day in the Life
As a Construction Estimator at NBC, you are at the intersection of vision and viability. Your day may begin with meeting with potential clients to assess their goals, evaluate site conditions, and explore design ideas. You'll help clarify their vision, offer practical suggestions, and work alongside architects, designers, and engineers to shape concepts into defined scopes. From there, you'll move into detailed estimating - developing accurate budgetary estimates, refining scopes, coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors, and ensuring financial feasibility. You'll maintain updated pricing data, manage CRM information, and collaborate with leadership to align projects with revenue and margin targets. You are not just pricing projects - you are helping translate ideas into realistic, buildable, and profitable outcomes. What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means consistently producing accurate, well-structured estimates that support profitable, efficiently executed projects. It also means contributing constructively to early-stage design discussions, helping clients refine their ideas into plans that can be confidently priced and built. A successful Construction Estimator is organized, detail-oriented, and strategically minded - able to balance creativity with cost control. Strong communication with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams ensures alignment from concept through execution. At NBC, success isn't just about winning jobs - it's about shaping the right projects, at the right margins, with clarity and confidence. What Matters Most
To thrive as a Construction Estimator at New Beginnings Construction, you must bring technical construction knowledge, financial awareness, and collaborative design thinking. Strong construction estimating experience, including budgeting and cost analysis Proficiency in estimating software (Xactimate, Planswift, Buildertrend, or similar platforms) Ability to evaluate construction plans, scopes, and field conditions accurately Working knowledge or developing skill in drafting/design concepts to support early project vision Comfort collaborating with architects, designers, and engineers during project development Strong organizational skills and CRM management experience Clear communication skills when working with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors Strategic mindset with the ability to refine processes and improve estimating systems Integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all client interactions Preferred experience includes: Minimum 3 years in construction estimating, costing, or related construction leadership Experience in residential remodeling or light commercial construction Exposure to drafting software or plan review processes Ability to contribute ideas that help clients visualize functional, creative solutions Interest in continued growth into senior estimating or project leadership roles What's in It for You
Base salary + commission structure rewarding volume and margin Monthly performance incentives Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities The opportunity to shape both the financial and conceptual foundation of projects Collaboration with a high-performing leadership team Long-term career growth within an award-winning construction company The satisfaction of helping turn ideas into profitable, well-executed builds Ready to Help Shape the Vision Behind Every Project?
Join a company where precision matters, creativity is valued, and your leadership directly impacts both design direction and financial success. Apply today and take the next step in your career with a team committed to building with purpose and leading with integrity. Let's build something exceptional - together.