Construction Project Estimator | Preconstruction & Bids

Warfel Construction; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Job summary

Warfel Construction Company in Winchester, VA is seeking a Project Estimator to join our client-focused team. You will prepare construction estimates for completed bid packages, with meticulous takeoffs and proactive engagement with trade partners during preconstruction.

The role requires a high attention to detail, experience in Excel, blueprint reading, and strong communication to ensure accurate proposals and on-time bids.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating at the GC or trade partner level.
• Must be proficient in blueprint reading, quantity take-off, and construction knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; Destini software is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task while keeping a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills with team members both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents to understand the project and develop meaningful preconstruction RFIs.
• Prepare bid deliverables, including detailed quantity take-off, thorough scope sheets, clarifications/exclusions and variance reports of assigned trades of work.
• Provide in-depth knowledge of your assigned trades of work to walk trade partners through scope and ensure accurate proposals.
• Reach out to trade partners, suppliers and vendors to obtain proposals through phone calls and other means.
• Build/maintain relationships with trade partners, suppliers and/or vendors.
• Provide a positive and consistent customer experience with both internal/external team members ensuring there are no surprises throughout the estimating process.
• Submit a complete and on-time bid with no exceptions.
• Complete site visits as necessary.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Take-off

Excel

Microsoft Office

Estimating

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Destini

Job description

Warfel Construction Company in Winchester, VA is seeking a Project Estimator to join our client-focused team. You will prepare construction estimates for completed bid packages, with meticulous takeoffs and proactive engagement with trade partners during preconstruction.

The role requires a high attention to detail, experience in Excel, blueprint reading, and strong communication to ensure accurate proposals and on-time bids.