Construction Estimator - Commercial Concrete

Lee Construction Group, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

Short Term Disability

Company 401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Education & Training Opportunities

Job summary

Piedmont Concrete Contractors is seeking an Estimator in Charlottesville to deliver accurate take-offs, analyze projects, and prepare competitive bids for commercial concrete work. You will manage bid packages and pricing while tracking market conditions and logging historical costs.

Ideal candidates bring a 5+ year track record in preconstruction and estimating, solid understanding of construction plans, and proficiency with Office 365, Procore, and OnCenter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent training/experience in construction estimating.
• Construction experience – at least 5 years preconstruction and estimating experience for $10M+ commercial concrete projects.
• Classes or training in cost estimating, cost modeling, cost engineering, and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate quantity take-offs, job analysis, and pricing to produce estimates for bids and negotiations.
• Prepare bid documents to obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing for bid packages.
• Maintain estimate log and track bid status to evaluate market conditions and bid strategies.
• Maintain historical cost data and recommend adjustments for profitability and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams to build relationships and drive results.
• Use sound judgment on market conditions, time, costs, and risk in estimates.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Experience in construction estimating (5+ years)

Tools

Office 365

Procore

OnCenter Software

Job description

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, In-Person Position

Are you a collaborative and analytical thinker with sound judgement? Do you have commercial estimating and preconstruction experience? Are you highly organized and a problem-solving thinker who will support the client’s vision by constructing buildings that enhance our community? Within our family of companies, you will experience a supportive and forward-looking culture which recognizes the whole person and encourages involvement in the community we have helped to build for four generations.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Company 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Education & Training Opportunities

As an Estimator for Piedmont Concrete Contractors, you will:

• Provide accurate quantity take-offs, job analysis, and pricing as necessary to produce successful job estimates for company bids and negotiations.
• Prepare all bid documents necessary to obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing for various scopes of work included in bid packages.
• Prepare and maintain the company estimate log, and track status of bids and competitor’s bids to evaluate market conditions and bid strategies.
• Prepare and maintain historical cost data for evaluation of company labor production and recommend necessary adjustments for profitability and competitive advantages.
• Use sound judgment regarding market conditions, time to complete, material and equipment expenses, trade contractor capabilities, and risk management measures.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams to build productive and enduring relationships.
• Manage and resolve unexpected challenges with a resourceful, problem-solving mindset and the highest level of professionalism.
• Leverage technology systems to provide a unique client experience.
• Ensure adherence to our Safety for Life culture by exhibiting a strong safety focus; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Communicate the message of the Company Safety for Life Mission, Vision and Values to coworkers and trade partners.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent training/experience in Construction Estimating.
• Construction Experience – at least 5 years preconstruction and estimating experience for $10M+ commercial concrete projects.
• Successful completion of classes, training or experience in cost estimating, cost modeling, cost engineering, and constructability, and ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding.
• Solid technical knowledge of building construction means, methods and systems including complete understanding of all trades and work disciplines; familiarity with resources for maintaining current knowledge.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret building plans, construction contracts and project specifications.
• Field experience in addition to estimating experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to plan and prioritize objectives to achieve high-quality, successful results.
• Collaborative and consistent communication skills, including emotional awareness, active listening, respectful language, constructive feedback, and collaborative problem solving.
• Proficient with Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, Outlook) and tools such as Procore and OnCenter Software for managing estimate information. Ability to achieve proficiency with recent technology solutions.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, professional demeanor and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to retain flexibility, while still providing reliability and consistency. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the highest level of integrity.
• Demonstrate a learning orientation. Willing to pursue related educational and training opportunities with intellectual curiosity for job performance improvement on an on-going basis.
• Commitment to a strong safety culture; belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Has knowledge to identify general safety hazards anticipated for the scope of work they are bidding and incorporate costs to provide preventative and protective measures into estimates.