Estimator - Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Love Where You Work!

If working for a team of dynamic professionals that create award winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand* construction corporation is where you want to be.   One of Washington's best places to work, rand* provides a culture of excellence that offers unlimited growth. We are seeking a dynamic Estimator looking for a company where they can learn and grow, and help to expand our reach of extraordinary client service. 

What you’ll do: Our Estimators are responsible for bidding and estimating, while outlining subcontractor scope. They are responsible for providing accurate estimates, and for assisting the company to find profitable work to meet its goals. They are also responsible for maintaining a qualified database of subcontractors—assuring the company’s competitiveness in bidding and ability to perform work to appropriate standards. As an Estimator, you’ll partner across project, marketing, and preconstruction teams to meet your responsibilities while being challenged and mentored to grow in your personal career. 

ABOUT rand*

rand* construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand* has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company with revenues in excess of $650 million annually, offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients. 

We are proud to be named a “Top Workplace," and a Best Place to Work by local business journals. Our culture of excellence has produced close to 200 Industry awards for our quality of work. Most importantly, we love to promote from within. 80% of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand* in our entry level positions. 

Essential Functions:

• Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for upcoming projects
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs; provide scope sheets for purchasing
• Maintain bid log of documents, preparing detailed sub-contractor scope of work, and extensive follow-up (bid administration)
• Develop subcontractor relationships for the solicitation of bids
• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or site visits
• Participate in the interview and project award process
• Maintain qualified subcontractor list
• Minimize job costs by communicating scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors
• Identify potential project risks
• Engage with marketing department and other team members during the proposal/bidding process by reviewing RFPs, bid documents
• Analyze company costs to estimate project costs
• Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, owners and project team

Qualified Candidates will possess the following:

• BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management recommended but not required
• Past experience estimating commercial construction projects required
• Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction
• Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications and RFPs

Preferred Candidates will also possess the following skills:

• High proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, & Microsoft Office software (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to perform turnover meetings and close out reviews including cost analyses
• Strong Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical experience preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS 

This is a full-time role based in Alexandria, VA

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.

rand* is consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, and we aspire to be the most respected and renowned builder for excellence, leadership, integrity, and unsurpassed value.

rand*is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering meaningful careers and cultivating a workplace where individuals can thrive and do their best work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical or physiological condition (including pregnancy), national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please let us know by noting this in your application. All applications must be submitted via  randcc.com/careers. Non-solicited resumes submitted elsewhere will not be considered.