Construction Estimator

Skillforce Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO

401k

Car stipend and gas allowance

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Skillforce Inc. seeks a Construction Estimator to support commercial projects from our Chantilly, VA office. This full-time role focuses on reviewing scopes, analyzing plans, and preparing accurate estimates for competitive bids.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in estimating or related roles, strong blueprint-reading skills, and proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM tools. Benefits include PTO, 401k, car stipend, and growth opportunities.

Formación

• 5+ years in estimating or related construction roles.
• Ability to read building plans and specs.
• Experience with CRM or project management tools.
• Willing to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsabilidades

• Review project scope to understand client requirements and timelines.
• Analyze plans to identify material, labor, and cost needs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and comprehensive proposals with pricing.
• Communicate with clients during bidding to support bid outcomes.
• Use Salesforce to manage project tracking and client records.
• Read blueprints and technical specifications accurately.

Conocimientos

Estimating

Project coordination

Reading blueprints

Client communication

CRM software

Herramientas

Salesforce

Blueprint reading

Cost estimating software

Descripción del empleo

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Skillforce has teamed up with one of the leading commercial fence companies to find a Construction Estimator to work on commercial projects out of their Chantilly, VA office. This is a full-time position with this company.

• Review project scope of work to ensure full understanding of client requirements, timelines, and deliverables prior to preparing estimates and proposals
• Analyze building plans, drawings, and specifications to identify material requirements, labor needs, and potential project challenges or cost impacts
• Compile detailed cost estimates and develop comprehensive proposals, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing to ensure accurate and competitive bids
• Communicate with clients throughout the bidding process, responding to questions, clarifying project details, and maintaining strong professional relationships to support successful bid outcomes
• Utilize Salesforce to manage all aspects of project tracking, including maintaining client records, tracking bid status, organizing project documentation, and monitoring communication history
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in estimating, project coordination, construction administration, or a related role
• Strong ability to read and interpret building plans, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Proven experience preparing detailed cost estimates and project proposals with a high level of accuracy
• Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM/project management software for tracking projects, client communications, and bid activity
• Construction industry experience preferred; experience in commercial construction is a plus
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen to include marijuana testing
• Pay: Different pay structures based on commission and experience level, $60k base plus commission for new college grads, $80k base plus commission for more experience. Typical average after 1st year of around $100k with $120-$150k average after that.
• Car stipend and gas allowance
• PTO
• 401k
• Opportunities for growth