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Summary of Duties

Reports directly to the Chief Estimator or Director of Estimating.

The estimator is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Estimator will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity for one or more disciplines, including the review and analysis of applicable project plans and specifications. The Estimator will be part of a team environment and may work with other team members based on bid needs. The Estimator will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations while conducting business in a professional manner, striving for team excellence, and emphasizing Faulconer’s Core Values at all times.

Essential Functions

Estimating: 85%

• Follow in-house procedures for estimating. (Bid Books, Take-Off Forms, Sub/Supplier Solicitation, Minority Solicitation, Etc.)
• Review, discuss, and incorporate similar past project knowledge, i.e, safety concerns, productions, crew sizes, and job costs, into current job cost analysis
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, conduct site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and contents of the estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors needed to perform the work
• Write detailed scopes of work, including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals
• Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal, and value management information
• Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss in weekly estimating meetings
• Support Operations Staff as required
• Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e. takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, customer relationship management
• When feasible, visit current project sites to learn about productions and construction activities' means and methods utilized by field personnel
• Maintain CRM database with relevant information

Business Development: 10%

• Actively engage in Business Development activities alongside other departments
• Keep up to date with current market trends
• Interface with Owners, GCs, Architects/Engineers, and other contacts to develop future bid opportunities
• Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines
• Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors, and other contractors
• Encouraged to take part, participate, and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.

Operations: 5%

• Participate in Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
• Provide estimating support for change orders as needed
• Participate in project Kick-Off meetings with Operations Staff
• Participate in Post Project Review Meetings with Operations Staff

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in an area related to construction management, business, or related field experience
• 3+ years of direct work experience in a civil construction estimating capacity, including all aspects of bid preparation
• Thorough knowledge of standard estimating procedures and techniques
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work and determine the cost impacts of each
• Ability to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditions
• Ability to travel to prebid meetings/site visits. (Overnight visits may be required)
• Attendance at mandatory company events in NC and VA as needed
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PDF applications, Cosential, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and Smartbid.
• Ability to navigate iSqft, Building Connected, Smartbid, Dodge Reports, , and other similar platforms

Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Exemplary verbal, written, math, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exemplary customer service and relationship management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team without being given direction

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact role with real ownership over both estimating and project execution for commercial concrete work
• Join a growing, well-established contractor with strong financials and repeat-client momentum
• Work on challenging, visible projects where your decisions directly drive schedule, quality, and profitability
• Be the go-to professional on jobs, building trusted relationships with owners, architects, and subs
• Competitive pay with upside based on experience, plus relocation support for the right candidate

Location: On-site in the Charleston, SC area (relocation assistance available for the right hire)

Note: Must have 5+ years of commercial construction experience, strong estimating and project management capability, proficient computer skills, and permanent U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship).

About Our Client

Our client is a mid-size restoration construction and commercial concrete contractor known for integrity, performance, and long-term customer relationships. They’ve grown to roughly $15M in annual revenue, with substantial bonding capacity and a track record on large-scale restoration work. Their team prides itself on doing work the right way and building partnerships that lead to repeat business.

Job Description

• Manage one or more projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality targets are met
• Serve as the primary client-facing point of contact and represent the company professionally with owners, architects, and stakeholders
• Build and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Project Superintendent
• Review contract drawings and specifications and ensure field execution matches the approved documents
• Confirm contract drawing sets align with estimating sets and resolve discrepancies early
• Lead change order pricing and presentation, including subcontractor buyout, scope review, and confident owner/architect communication
• Produce timely, accurate owner billings and support timely payment cycles
• Track subcontractor billings and help maintain clean, professional pay app processes
• Monitor labor and material costs, interpret job cost reports, and forecast cost-to-complete
• Coordinate subcontractors and resolve issues related to delivery, labor, schedule, and payment disputes
• Attend project meetings bi-weekly or monthly as needed and drive accountability across the team
• Stay alert to upcoming work and communicate pipeline opportunities to leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience (project management and estimating exposure required)
• Experience managing a project from start to finish and communicating with owners and architects
• Proficiency with estimating software such as PlanSwift (or similar)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, and job cost reports
• Confident communicator with strong diplomacy and relationship-building skills
• Self-starter mindset with high organization and follow-through
• Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent technical training plus relevant experience

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll have autonomy and trust to run your work, with a team that values performance and integrity
• Projects are meaningful and complex, offering variety instead of the same job on repeat
• Clear opportunity to grow as the company continues expanding in the Charleston market
• A culture that respects professionalism, strong communication, and getting results without drama

JPC-646

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

The Company:

Medalist Capital is a commercial real estate financial services company that specializes in Mortgage Banking, Equity Placement, Structured Finance, and Investment Sales. Founded in 2004, Medalist Capital has successfully completed transactions with over 300 clients and closed over 2,000 loans with a total deal volume exceeding $20 billion spread across over 200 different capital sources. Our commitment and focus on maintaining strong client and lender relationships has enabled us to become one of the leading real estate financial services firms in the Southeast, headquartered in Charlotte with offices in Raleigh, Atlanta, Charleston, and Nashville. Although geographically located in the Southeast, our network of investors and capital sources allows us to service our clients and their properties throughout the United States. Medalist represents 35 of the nation’s most active and competitive institutional real estate lenders. Projects range in size from $1 million to well over $100 million. Over $1 billion of financings are closed annually, with a servicing portfolio of over $4 billion.

Job Responsibilities:

Initial responsibilities will include assisting the debt teams in the underwriting and analysis of commercial real estate mortgage transactions, including conducting research, studying market trends, database management, performing financial modeling, spreadsheet analysis in Excel, organizing and presenting data analysis, drawing objective conclusions, making recommendations, and other duties assigned.The position will also include client and lender interaction in preparation for advancement into a Producer (sales) role.

Qualifications:

· 3-5 years of experience in the commercial real estate lending arena (preferably in mortgage banking)

· Ability to analyze, negotiate, and structure debt and equity transactions for commercial real estate

· Strong business development, communication, and negotiation skills

· Self-motivated, team-oriented, and strong time management skills

· Bachelor’s Degree - preferred in Finance, Business, or Real Estate.

Pay includes base salary plus a performance-based compensation package with unlimited earnings potential based on production.

Job Title: Material Planner / Purchaser (MRP Specialist)

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Hounen Solar America Inc., Orangeburg, South Carolina (145 Millennium Road facility)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Hounen Solar America Inc. is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic solar modules, with a state-of-the-art 1GW+ production facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. As a key player in America's growing domestic solar industry, we produce reliable, high-performance modules for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale applications.

We are seeking a dedicated Material Planner / Purchaser (MRP Specialist) to join our supply chain team. This role focuses on direct materials planning and procurement (e.g., solar cells, glass, encapsulants like EVA/POE, frames, ribbons, junction boxes, etc.) using MRP logic in our ERP system. The position ensures timely material availability to support continuous production, optimal inventory levels, cost control, and supply chain resilience in the fast-evolving U.S. solar market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execute MRP runs in the ERP system based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS), customer orders, BOMs, inventory data, and production forecasts to calculate net material requirements and generate accurate purchase requisitions and production orders.
2. Plan and allocate demand for critical PV raw materials (e.g., wafers/cells, glass, backsheets, encapsulants, aluminum frames, solder ribbons), accounting for specifications such as grade, color, bin, and efficiency to minimize production changeover losses.
3. Monitor supplier delivery performance, maintain daily/weekly shortage reports and incoming material schedules; proactively resolve delays, quality issues, or supply disruptions to achieve Just-In-Time (JIT) or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) delivery.
4. Manage inventory parameters (safety stock, min/max levels, reorder points); track inventory turnover, identify slow-moving/obsolete risks, and recommend action plans (e.g., consumption, downgrade use, resale, or disposal) to minimize working capital and avoid stockouts.
5. Prepare and present regular reports on material shortages, on-time delivery rates, inventory analysis, and supply risks; contribute material insights to cross-functional S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings.
6. Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Production teams on returns, corrective actions, quantity variances, and supplier performance evaluations.
7. Assist in supplier development, cost reduction projects, and supply chain risk mitigation to support Hounen Solar's commitment to high-quality, cost-competitive, and domestically-focused manufacturing.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Associate's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in material planning, MRP execution, or procurement follow-up in a manufacturing environment;
• Experience in the solar/PV, electronics, semiconductor, or battery industry is highly preferred (familiarity with PV materials such as silicon wafers/cells, glass, EVA/POE, frames is a strong advantage);

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar) with deep knowledge of MRP logic and modules;
• Solid understanding of MRP principles (gross/net requirements, lead times, safety stock, yield/loss factors, lot sizing);
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis); experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus;
• Familiarity with APS, MES, or advanced planning tools is advantageous.

Language Requirements:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is required. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with international suppliers, read technical specifications/documents in both languages, and handle supplier correspondence in Mandarin when necessary.

Soft Skills:

• High sense of urgency, strong problem-solving ability, and capability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing setting;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration;
• Detail-oriented, data-driven, and proactive with strong analytical and forecasting abilities;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy to prevent production disruptions.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work occasional overtime during peak production periods or urgent situations.

THIS IS NOT A TECH POSITION – MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF COMMERCIAL HVAC AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS

Kirlin Way Mechanical is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team! Kirlin Way Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced mechanical contractors. We specialize in commercial air conditioning, plumbing, piping, and the maintenance of these systems. Kirlin Way Mechanical is at the forefront of design-build/design-assist, pre-construction, commissioning, building information modeling, and quality control.

Requirements:

• Preferred to have 7+ years of experience in Project Management
• MUST have commercial HVAC mechanical experience
• MUST have a construction background

Job description:

• Oversee all day-to-day operations for project(s) assigned.
• Attend turnover meetings between Estimating and Operations for the projects you have been assigned.
• Schedule and conduct kick-off meetings on new projects with field and shop management, specification review, scope, and detail review meetings.
• Meet with drafting, project engineers, fabrication shop, and subcontractors/vendors, as needed, to ensure we are on track with project schedules.
• Draft Change Proposals and log on the CP log. Monitor their status and keep the log updated weekly.
• Complete submittal process (including the control log) for projects assigned.
• Provide all monthly billings and pay applications to Houston. Responsible for timely collections. – Review with the vice president.
• Monitor job site progress with the field superintendent.
• Monitor all schedules with the field superintendent and project scheduler.
• Monitor shop progress for production and billing.
• Monitor all aspects of safety for the field with the field superintendent and Safety Director.
• Conduct routinely scheduled meetings and site walks with the field superintendent.
• Conduct routinely scheduled project manager meetings, BIM, shop foreman, and field superintendent.
• Monthly scheduled site visits with the regional field superintendent.
• Attend and be prepared for Bi-monthly Job Cost Meetings.
• Attend and be prepared for Bi-monthly Project Review Meetings.
• Attend, at a minimum, Bi-weekly Labor Forecast Meetings once a month.
• Work with vice president(s), Operations Manager(s), and field superintendent(s) to make sure all information is coordinated properly.
• Work with the Purchasing Department to ensure all vendor purchase orders are correct.
• Monitor all material and equipment releases for on-time deliveries. Update the control log weekly and provide a copy to the field superintendent.
• Work with the BIM department to ensure all drafting schedules are met and adjust accordingly. Notify Production Manager and BIM Manager of any red flags immediately.
• Approve/amend, then approve Subcontractor and Vendor invoices weekly.
• Generate/Monitor RFIs and their Status. Keep the RFI log updated weekly.
• Monitor and assist in job site QA/QC.
• Oversee completion of OCIP/CCIP/ROCIP forms for Way and Way’s Subs.
• Prepare and complete the Close-out docs for your project. This will include As-builts, O&M’s, Warranty Letter, etc.
• Mentor and train Project Engineers.
• All other duties that senior management feel are necessary.

Requirements:

• BS in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture is preferred

Perks Of The Trade:

• Health Vision, Dental Benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Truck Allowance
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Free Lunch Friday
• Vacation
• Years of Service Appreciation Program

About Bringardner Injury Law Firm

Bringardner Injury Law Firm represents seriously injured individuals and the families of those wrongfully killed across South Carolina. The firm was founded on an unwavering commitment to justice and to delivering the highest caliber of legal representation to those who need it most. We handle complex, high-stakes cases involving commercial trucking and vehicle collisions, dram shop liability, industrial and construction site accidents, and insurance bad faith - and we try cases when necessary to achieve the results our clients deserve.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced plaintiff's personal injury attorney to join our growing team. This is a meaningful role with real responsibility. The right candidate will handle a diverse caseload of serious personal injury and wrongful death matters from pre-litigation through trial. You will work directly on high-value cases, have access to firm resources and support, and be part of a collaborative, high-performance team that is committed to excellence in every aspect of legal practice. This is an opportunity for a skilled attorney who wants to do serious work, try cases, and build a long-term career at a firm that values and rewards performance.

Qualification Requirements

• Active membership in the South Carolina Bar.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience handling personal injury cases as a licensed attorney.
• Extensive pre-litigation and litigation experience, including depositions, motion practice, and comprehensive case management.
• South Carolina trial experience and plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, client service, and practicing law at the highest level.
• A motivated self-starter with the drive to go above and beyond for clients and colleagues alike.
• Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

This position requires substantial experience and is not intended for entry-level candidates.

Compensation

• Highly competitive compensation structure commensurate with experience and demonstrated ability.
• Base salary with performance-based bonuses - compensation range $100,000 to $500,000+, with no ceiling for the right performer.
• Comprehensive benefits package covering the employee and dependents, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus 401(k) upon eligibility.
• Firm-subsidized professional development, including continuing legal education and memberships in professional and bar organizations.

All applications are kept strictly confidential. We are selective because we take this decision seriously — for our clients, our team, and the candidate. We are looking for the right long-term fit, not simply filling a seat. If you are an experienced plaintiff's attorney who is passionate about this work, committed to excellence, and ready to be part of something exceptional, we encourage you to apply.