Estimator Senior/Construction

Our client is a leader in the concrete construction industry, and is seeking an Estimator to join our excellent team in our Maryland office. This opportunity is available to entry-level candidates or those with up to ten years of experience. The Estimator will work on our multifamily projects and will represent the company as a member of the Estimating Department, managing the bidding process under the oversight of the Chief Operating Officer. Through excellent communication skills, relationship development, organization, and by anticipating the needs of a project, the Estimator will maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, and the subcontractor community.

8 - 10 years of experience in construction project management/estimating, with a focus on multi-family commercial projects.

Degree in construction science, construction engineering, or similar or equivalent work experience.

10+ years working with structural concrete (Tilt-up, post-tension, podium deck foundational pouring, pre-cast, and other concrete forms)

Contractor and vendor selection and oversight

QC, and schedule accountability

AIA billing

Field daily reports, closeout

Ability to manage multiple project bids at one time

Working Knowledge of software: Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam & Adobe, Procore, PlanGrid, AutoCAD, and Primavera P6/MS Project/Other construction scheduling software, On Screen takeoff or similar.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously in different stages of development.

Produce comprehensive bids for various projects, ensuring proper coverage of the scope of work and taking responsibility for bid dates, compiling bid information on bid day, properly qualifying the project, and compiling the proposal for the client.

Report to the COO directly within the department and Project Managers as assigned.

Manage the buyout process once a project is awarded.

Understand and be able to apply unit costs for various trade work.

Write scopes and confirm that subcontractors include proper scopes in their bids.

Fill out qualifications for projects which you are assigned to.

Read and understand technical drawings including Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Civil drawings.

Read and understand project specifications.

Ensure good supplier and subcontractor coverage for bids prior to bid day.

Collaborates with the project team

Provide production review for outgoing estimates and fine-tune project cost.

Process and analyze production data (man-hours and quantities) by project-specific work breakdown structure (WBS) for input into future bids.

Develop site plan, laydown areas, etc. based on your experience and guide project teams.

Keep an open line of communication with customers regarding future projects.

Job cost review and Financial Overview

Communicate better labor management and material needs to maintain budgets and schedule.

Collaborates with Yard operations

Understand trucking costs.

Understand equipment rental costs.

Ability to communicate orally in person and over devices with peers, vendors, contractors, clients, and construction workers is crucial. Hearing and vision within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare, inspect, or review documents.

Activities require the ability to both remain in a stationary position and move about an office and/or work site as well as to move between locations frequently. Need good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copiers).

We offer a competitive base salary, a strong bonus program, and a generous benefits package. It is the policy of teh company to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.