Commercial Construction Estimator

Job description

Commercial Construction Estimator

Estimator is a critical position within Winmar Construction as Estimators are responsible for ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Estimators must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received and qualified. Estimators also work with the Principals and Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business.

Top candidates will be strong communicators, pro-active, and perform well under pressure.

Duties:

• Read and review all bid and RFP documentation in order to gain a deep understanding of the project requirements
• Have a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of construction and construction methods
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
• Select, measure and track important metrics
• Visit sites, and other venues necessary to do the estimate
• Perform complex analysis of collected data and metrics
• Conduct bid review and coordinate any in-house self-preform vs subcontracting
• Ensure solid sub/vendor coverage
• Preform detailed takeoffs using computer spreadsheets and databases as well as estimating, take-off, and scheduling software
• Prepare relevant and reliable forecasts
• Have strong planning and organizational skills
• Create and present reports to upper management
• Analyze and evaluate sub/vendor quotes/offers
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with the key vendors, Subcontractors, and clients

Requirements:

• 3 -5 years previous working experience as construction estimator
• Knowledge of estimating and project management
• Familiarity with BlueBeam, Planswift, Procore a plus
• Technical writing, preparing work plans a plus
• Project scheduling and bid scheduling a plus
• Good time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver
• BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field a plus

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience level:

• 3-5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reston, VA Office: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Education:

• High school (Required)

Experience:

• Commercial construction: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person Reston, VA Office