Estimator

Sciens Building Solutions; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short/Long term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone

Laptop

Vehicle allowance

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an Estimator to drive growth by developing and maintaining customer relationships, bidding projects accurately and on time, and delivering comprehensive electrical estimates for multi-family, commercial, and federal projects.

You will manage the estimating lifecycle, work with a team, coordinate bid efforts, and ensure competitive pricing while aligning with budgets and margins. Strong communication and blueprint-reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience as an Estimator in construction.
• Strong technical understanding of materials and methods used in installations.
• Customer-focused with strong estimating and people management skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and specs; work independently and reliably.
• Proficiency with estimating software (Conest IntelliBid) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the estimating lifecycle from start to finish with timelines and packages.
• Collaborate within an estimating team on projects and bids.
• Coordinate total estimating efforts for bids and projects.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships and ensure on-time estimates.
• Meet budget volume and gross margin targets.
• Provide conceptual and final estimating input for complex projects.
• Review specs and drawings; research to produce accurate pricing.
• Prepare takeoffs and organize estimates for review by deadlines.
• Identify risks and include them in proposals.
• Transfer awarded projects to the operations team.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

Tools

Conest IntelliBid

Microsoft Office

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an Estimator with the ideal candidate being a driven individual who will play a key role in Sciens’ growth by developing and maintaining customer relationships, bidding projects accurately and on time, while developing comprehensive electrical estimates for multi-family, commercial, and federal projects.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Manage the estimating lifecycle from beginning to end, including timelines, deadlines, and estimating packages.
• Work within an estimating team on individual or team-based projects.
• Coordinate total estimating efforts relevant to particular bid or project.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Meet Company budget volume and gross margin targets.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required content of project estimates. Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work using estimating software.
• Reviewing all project requirements and specifications when preparing estimates and proposals.
• Determine any risks related to the estimate and include in project proposals.
• Ensure that estimates and proposals are complete, well-organized, and ready for review before the given deadline.
• Prepare project proposals and participate in pre-bid review process where necessary.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-ups. Coordinate with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Partner with our operations teams to properly transfer awarded projects.
• Communicate with customers to properly define the project scope, address deficiencies, and negotiate pricing.

What We Like About You

• Two to five years of experience as an Estimator in the construction industry.
• Strong technical understanding of materials and methods used in the installation of construction projects.
• Customer-focused, skilled in estimating and people management.
• Ability to manage project bidding in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Able to read blueprints, technical drawings, and diagrams; and follow specifications.
• Able to work independently.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software (Conest IntelliBid preferred).
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation.

What We're Bringing To The Table

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle allowance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.