Estimator

Vanguard General Contracting; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Career Advancement

Job summary

Vanguard General Contracting in Edgewater, MD is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will gather information and prepare accurate estimates to help the company make profitable decisions.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and has a proven track record as an Estimator, with experience in Xactimate and insurance claims. You will review project plans, collect documents, estimate labor and materials, negotiate with vendors, and deliver timely bids to

Qualifications

• Xactimate certified and proficient in its use.
• Experience as an estimator preferred.
• Ability to forecast building costs and apply estimation formulas.
• Excellent research, writing, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with relevant software for budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand the project scope by studying documents, meeting clients, and visiting locations.
• Collect documentation such as plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Determine variables for cost and research expected labor and material costs.
• Gather bids and negotiate with service providers for best prices.
• Create and submit estimates to project managers.
• Budget and forecast using appropriate software.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Strong mathematical skills

Negotiation skills

Writing skills

Tools

Xactimate

Forecasting software

Cost estimation formulas

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will assist the company in making profitable business decisions by gathering information and preparing accurate estimates. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and has a proven track record as an Estimator.

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Career Advancement

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will assist the company in making profitable business decisions by gathering information and preparing accurate estimates. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and has a proven track record as an Estimator. Need to have experience in Xactimate and dealing with Insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand the project scope and requirements by studying documentation, meeting with clients, and visiting relevant locations
• Collect necessary documentation such as plans, drawings, and project specifications
• Determine the key variables for cost and conduct research to determine expected labor and materials costs
• Gather bids and negotiate with service providers to secure the best possible prices
• Create and submit estimates to project managers
• Budget and forecast using appropriate software

Qualifications

• Xactimate certified
• Previous experience as an Estimator is preferred
• Ability to forecast building costs and knowledge of estimation formulas
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Skilled in relevant software
• Excellent research, writing, and negotiation skills