Job Description

Job Summary: The Construction Estimator will work under the direct supervision of a Chief Construction Officer and in conjunction with Project Management Teams. He or She draws up, estimates, and determines the overall costs of a new or existing construction project.

Estimator 1 The Estimating Manager 1 will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates. 

• 3+ years estimating experience required.
• Preference for total of 5+ years construction experience.

Estimating Manager The Estimating Manager will review and execute bids on multiple and/or more complex projects. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the estimating and bid process, from review of plans and specifications, to soliciting and negotiating prices from contractors and suppliers.

• 5+ years estimating experience required.
• Preference for total of 8+ years construction experience.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and estimates budget costs for construction by studying plans and specifications.
• Evaluates offers to purchase by site requirements, additions, and costing changes.
• Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting info.
• Writes up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans.
• Develops bids for construction projects.
• Works closely with architects and other professionals.
• Schedules meetings with clients, site managers, and staff.
• Navigates and understands building codes.
• Processes paperwork and travels to building sites as required.
• Monitors construction processes.
• Stays up to date with safety codes and improvements in construction. Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in construction or a related field, preferred.
• Computer/Software proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Microsoft Projects, Primavera, On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline, BlueBeam Revu, and other software platforms.
• Ability to work with client, end user, subcontractor, and management representatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to execute high-level decisions that affect the project on a regular basis.
• Ability to shift gears mid-stream to address emerging issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government clients, USACE, GSA, .NAVFAC, etc.
• Experience with estimating software.
• Experience writing project planning documents (EPP, APP, QCP, AHA, RFI/RFV etc.).
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1.
• US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM) or be willing to obtain.

Certifications / Training Requirements

• Must have OSHA-10 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program Certification or be willing to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• PMP certificate training

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand and walk for periods ranging from 8 or more hours at a time.
• Lift, carry, and move in a push or pull manner 25 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, feel, bend, lean and stoop without hindrance.
• Full range of body motion.
• Sit, climb or balance. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this position are performed indoors. and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

Work Schedule This position requires regular consistent work schedules of up to 40 hours or more per week, and will require periodic travel to job sites, client meetings, and/or business development events.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.