Estimator

Job Description

ProspectBlue is partnering with an established Richmond-area organization to identify an Estimator to join their growing team. This role is responsible for developing accurate competitive estimates preparing projects for a successful handoff to Project Management and supporting customers throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has estimating experience within construction or a related industry and enjoys a combination of estimating project coordination and customer relationship management. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented proactive and takes pride in delivering quality work while helping support continued business growth.

What Youll Do

Estimating & Proposals:
Prepare accurate competitive estimates for projects and ensure proposals are completed in a timely manner.
Perform quantity take-offs and review blueprints specifications finish schedules and product data.
Conduct site visits and job walks to assess existing conditions and project requirements.
Develop professional proposals outlining scope inclusions exclusions and clarifications.
Negotiate scope pricing and terms with customers to secure profitable projects.

Project Preparation & Coordination:
Prepare project documentation shop drawings bills of materials and schedules of values.
Coordinate ordering of specialty and long-lead materials.
Lead project kickoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition to the assigned Project Manager.
Support change order pricing submittals and sample requests throughout construction.
Maintain accurate project files documentation and tracking systems.

Customer Relationships & Business Development:
Follow up on submitted bids and gather customer feedback regardless of the outcome.
Build new customer relationships while strengthening existing partnerships.
Respond to customer questions and concerns in a timely and solutions-oriented manner.
Maintain accurate bid and project activity in Smartsheet and other tracking tools.
Participate in internal meetings and provide updates on current bids and project status.

What Were Looking For:
2 years of estimating experience in construction or a related industry.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications product data sheets and SDS.
Experience preparing project proposals quantity take-offs and schedules of values.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Adobe and Bluebeam or similar take-off software.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication negotiation and customer relationship skills.
A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
OSHA 10 certification or the ability to obtain it within the first 90 days.

Additional Experience Wed Love to See:
Previous field experience as a Technician Foreman or Project Manager.
Familiarity with construction ERP or estimating systems (Acumatica is a plus).
Experience with GC bid platforms such as BuildingConnected shop drawings and submittals.
Sales experience and comfort working toward business development goals.

Work Environment:
Primarily office-based with regular site visits and job walks throughout the Richmond area.
Must be comfortable navigating active construction sites including walking stairs and ladders.
Required PPE is provided for site visits.

What the Company Offers:
Competitive compensation based on experience.
Health dental and limited life insurance with 100% employee coverage and dependent coverage available.
IRA with a 3% company match.
Paid time off.
Additional medical leave benefits.