Estimator

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to analyze project documents and produce comprehensive cost estimates for bids. You will turn over awarded projects to the PM team, review plans with the group, and identify risks early to keep bids competitive.

The role requires 5+ years in estimating, strong math and software skills, and proficiency with MS Office and On-Screen Takeoff. Full-time on-site position with collaboration across trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years estimating or relevant project experience.
• Proficiency with estimating software, especially On-Screen Takeoff.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in Division 2-16 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project documents to determine total estimated cost.
• Gather, calculate, and compile data for competitive bid proposals.
• Turn over awarded projects to the project management team.
• Review plans and specs and coordinate scope with the team.
• Identify risk issues and their magnitude.
• Manage responses to invitations to bid.
• Perform quantity takeoff.
• Participate in conceptual budgeting under supervision.
• Develop tab sheets and prepare bid tabulations for trades.
• Coordinate scopes of work with the bid team.
• Author qualifications/exclusions for assigned trades.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups.

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analysis

Mathematical skills

Project document review

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Office

Job description

• Analyze all project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of a project


• Gather, calculate, and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner


• Perform thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the project management team


• Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm a complete and coordinated scope


• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude


• Manage responses to invitations to bid


• Perform quantity takeoff


• Participate in conceptual budgets with oversight from manager


• Develop tab sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for assigned trades


• Coordinate scopes of work with the bid team


• Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade


• Build effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups


• 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


• Proficiency in all computer software programs used in estimating, with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software


• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in construction cost estimation, project document analysis, and effective collaboration with subcontractors and project management teams. Proficient in utilizing estimating software and MS Office tools to produce accurate and timely bid proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Cost Estimation


• On-Screen Takeoff Software


• Quantity Takeoff


• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering


• Minimum 5 Years Estimating Experience

Hard Skills

• Cost Estimation


• Data Analysis


• Mathematical Skills


• Project Document Review


• Bid Tabulation


• Scope Coordination


• Risk Identification


• Subcontractor Proposal Preparation


• Conceptual Budgeting


• Quantity Takeoff

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building


• Collaboration


• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Division 2-16


• Construction Management


• Project Management


• Competitive Bidding


• Subcontractor Networking

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office Products


• On-Screen Takeoff Software