Our company is a mid-sized construction & engineering business located in Rockville, MD 20852.
Our work environment includes:
Lively atmosphere
Casual work attire
Growth opportunities
As an estimator or project estimator, the ideal candidate will be responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets and potential setbacks. Duties include communicating with personnel and contractual professionals or vendors, using our estimating calculator to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects.
In order to be successful, this candidate should feel comfortable taking on many tasks that require various skills and appropriately prioritize those tasks' completion.
No remote work. The interview and the position will take place onsite.
Responsibilities:
Review all proposals, specifications, drawings, and existing site conditions to determine the scope of work.
Responsible for all aspects of the estimating process.
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare estimates based on the scope of work.
Perform detailed project cost estimates.
Monitor post bid submission dates toward contract procurement.
Ensure proper project handoff if the project is taken over by construction.
Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and assist in preliminary project schedules.
Follow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc.
Conduct a thorough review of drawings and specifications.
Produce general project schedules for the purposes of estimating.
Analyze and select subcontractors and vendors.
Lead and participate in discussions regarding constructability and means and methods.
Conduct meetings with construction team and general contractor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
2-5 years of consistent cost estimating experience for vertical construction/engineering projects is highly preferred.
Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Strong internal and external customer service.
Self-starter and self-directed.
Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
Benefits
Health insurance premiums are 100% paid by the company
Paid time off
Job-related education activities assistance for eligible employees
