Estimator

Lithko Contracting, LLC.; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithko Contracting is seeking an Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will assist the Estimating staff with all aspects of estimating, including quantity take-off, pricing, and bidding of commercial and industrial construction projects.

Responsibilities include setting up estimates, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring accurate information is provided for turnover and planning. A background in concrete estimating and proficiency with MS Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with structural concrete estimating preferred.
• MS Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up estimates with correct alternates, general conditions, pricing, and labor rates.
• Perform quantity take-off and quantify concrete scope items.
• Provide accurate project information to operations during turnover and planning.
• Ensure accurate information is communicated to the team for bidding and execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Who We Are

When you join our team at Lithko Contracting, you are building your career alongside the leaders in concrete construction.

Who We Are

When you join our team at Lithko Contracting, you are building your career alongside the leaders in concrete construction.

We apply our expertise across industries from industrial and manufacturing facilities to healthcare and educational institutions to chip plants and data centers. Annually, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and earn over $2 billion in revenue.

With a nationwide presence of over 25 locations and more than 6,000 coworkers, you'll find endless opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.

The Role

Lithko Contracting is seeking an Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will assist the Estimating staff and Pre-Construction Lead with all aspects of estimating, including quantity take-off, pricing and bidding of commercial and industrial construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Sets up an estimate to include correct alternates, general conditions, inputting correct vendor and subcontractor pricing, correct labor production and wage rates in alignment with bid strategy.
• Conducts a take off by owning all items from take-off software through identifying and quantifying all necessary concrete scope items.
• Responsible for providing correct project information to the appropriate parties during the turnover and planning phases.
• Validates that accurate and detailed information was provided to the operations team to plan for execution.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Experience with structural concrete estimating preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must have good organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience in estimating for a Self-Perform General Contractor or Concrete Contractor is a plus.
• Experience with a variety of project types with emphasis on Commercial/Industrial preferred.
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required with experience on projects over 1 million dollars.
• Knowledge of budgeting, negotiated bids, and hard bids.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Lithko is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and others to apply.