Construction Estimator

Reliant Critical Infrastructure; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Critical Infrastructure seeks a Construction Estimator to develop cost estimates and budgets for rapid-build projects, with emphasis in CSI Master Format Div. 23, 26 or 27. You will support solutioning, pricing and proposals, review RFP/RFQ documents, and coordinate with sales, engineering and finance.

You will identify project risks, generate estimates, maintain bid document databases, and seek new revenue opportunities while traveling up to 5% for local VA/DC/MD area work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction estimating with specific knowledge of Mission critical systems.
• 2+ years of data center experience relating to batteries, UPS replacements and general maintenance required in a mission critical environment.
• Electrical, Mechanical or Communications/ LV estimating is a plus.
• Adept developing high level construction schedules utilizing tools like: P6 & MS Project Scheduler.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to project requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and justifying budgets.
• Ability to create and maintain processes for project documentation.
• Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage internal and external meetings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• On Screen Take Off or Bluebeam, Building Connected or Accubid (Trimble) or RS Means preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel up 5% for local candidates within the VA, DC, MD area.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand RFP/RFQ documents from customers and supports request for information (RFI) process.
• Identify project risks and/or challenges as part of solutioning process.
• Assist in generation of rough order of magnitude and/or formal estimates for potential projects.
• Maintain a well-organized database of bid documents for reference upon award of contract.
• Identify additional revenue opportunities, as applicable.
• Coordinate with personnel from sales, engineering, preconstruction, execution, and finance team.
• Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers pertaining to the task at hand.
• Review and assess cost estimates.
• Identify labor, material, costs, and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and any related documents.
• Present complex and detailed reports to management.
• Comfortable making site visits and documenting the data for distribution to the internal team.

Skills

Construction estimating

Cost budgeting

Data center experience

Communication skills

Tools

P6 Scheduler

MS Project

Bluebeam

RS Means

Building Connected

Accubid (Trimble)

Job description

The Construction Estimator supports the department with developing cost estimates and cost budgets for new projects across a portfolio of fast-paced construction/ service projects, typically with emphasis in CSI Master Format Div's 23, 26 or 27. You will be involved in the solutioning, pricing and the proposal phases.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand RFP/RFQ documents from customers and supports request for information (RFI) process.
• Identify project risks and/or challenges as part of solutioning process.
• Assist in generation of rough order of magnitude and/or formal estimates for potential projects.
• Maintain a well-organized database of bid documents for reference upon award of contract.
• Identify additional revenue opportunities, as applicable.
• Coordinate with personnel from sales, engineering, preconstruction, execution, and finance team.
• Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers pertaining to the task at hand.
• Review and assess cost estimates.
• Identify labor, material, costs, and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and any related documents.
• Present complex and detailed reports to management.
• Comfortable making site visits and documenting the data for distribution to the internal team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction estimating with specific knowledge of Mission critical systems.
• 2+ years of data center experience relating to batteries, UPS replacements and general maintenance required in a mission critical environment.
• Electrical, Mechanical or Communications/ LV estimating is a plus.
• Adept developing high level construction schedules utilizing tools like: P6 & MS Project Scheduler.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to project requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and justifying budgets.
• Ability to create and maintain processes for project documentation.
• Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage internal and external meetings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• On Screen Take Off or Bluebeam, Building Connected or Accubid (Trimble) or RS Means preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel up 5% for local candidates within the VA, DC, MD area.