Estimator

Chesapeake Contracting Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

State-of-the-art technology

Modern office spaces

Healthcare

401K match

Wellness programs

Leadership training

Job summary

Chesapeake Contracting Group in Baltimore, MD, seeks an experienced Estimator to analyze project documents, perform takeoffs, and develop bid tabulations for competitive proposals. You will coordinate with the bid team, manage subcontractor proposals, and help ensure accurate cost estimates for awarded projects.

The role requires strong math skills, Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff and MS Office, and a minimum of 5 years in estimating with a relevant project background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years estimating or relevant project experience.
• Proficient with estimating software and takeoff tools such as On-Screen Takeoff.
• Strong math and computer skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specs to confirm complete scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and bid tabulations.
• Develop tab sheets and gather subcontractor proposals.
• Coordinate scopes of work with bid team.
• Attend subcontractor networking events.

Skills

5+ years estimating experience

Strong mathematical skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Office

Job description

The Estimator analyzes all project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of a project. Estimators gather, calculate and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner. The Estimator is also required to perform a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the project management team.

• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm a complete and coordinated scope
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Manages responses to invitations to bid
• Performs quantity takeoff
• Participates in conceptual budgets with oversight from manager
• Develops Tab Sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for own trade assignments
• Coordinates scopes of work with bid team
• Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade
• Builds effective relationships subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
• Develop subcontractor relationships
• Attend subcontractor networking events

The Estimator analyzes all project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of a project. Estimators gather, calculate and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner. The Estimator is also required to perform a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the project management team.

• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm a complete and coordinated scope
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Manages responses to invitations to bid
• Performs quantity takeoff
• Participates in conceptual budgets with oversight from manager
• Develops Tab Sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for own trade assignments
• Coordinates scopes of work with bid team
• Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade
• Builds effective relationships subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
• Develop subcontractor relationships
• Attend subcontractor networking events

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent related work experience

• Minimum of 5 or more years estimating or relevant project experience
• Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Some experience in one or more areas of Division 2-16

Benefits

A flexible work environment

State-of-the-art technology to get the job done

New office spaces designed for today's working environment

Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs

Opportunities for advancement and leadership training