What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Alexandria, VA position at Rand Construction Corporation?
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. Voted a Great Place to Work for 15 years in a row, 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.
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.
Why rand*? We are proud to consistently be named 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 from the following associations: Associated Builders and Contractors, Washington Building Congress, NAIOP, USGBC, IIDA and AIA. Most importantly, we love to promote from within. 80% of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand* in entry level positions.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFPs
- Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for upcoming projects
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs and providing 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 process as required by some projects for award
- 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, and comparing 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
- Minimum of 4 years of experience estimating/managing commercial construction projects required
- Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction
- Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications and RFPs
- Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive/deadline environment
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.
rand* construction is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer by providing opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.
