Estimator

Niche SSP - No.1 for Estimating Talent; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Niche SSP - No.1 for Estimating Talent in Richmond, VA is seeking a full-time Project Estimator with at least 10 years of commercial estimating construction experience. You will work directly with the Owner, Design Team, and Project Management to develop accurate estimates for complex projects.

Responsibilities include analyzing drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates; developing procurement strategies; and

Qualifications

• Ten years commercial construction estimating experience.
• Proficient in estimating software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent listening skills and strong verbal and written communication.
• Team-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specs, and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Compute estimate costs for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and labor.
• Prepares budget estimates and schedules.
• Performs Value Management.
• Develops procurement strategies.
• Develop subcontractor/supplier relationships.
• Solicits Trade Partner proposals.
• Prepares and executes subcontracts.
• Prepares final contract estimate.

Skills

Excellent listening

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Tools

Estimating Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Project Estimator in the Richmond, VA area with at least 10 years of commercial estimating construction experience.

Project Estimators work directly with the Owner, Design Team, and Project Management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for construction projects
• Computes estimate costs for materials purchased and/or leased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor
• Prepares budget estimates and schedules
• Performs Value Management
• Develops procurement strategies
• Develop subcontractor/supplier relationships
• Solicits Trade Partner proposals
• Prepares and executes subcontracts
• Prepares final contract estimate

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ten years commercial construction experience as a Project Estimator
• Proficient in Estimating Software
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent listening skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participant in a team environment.
• Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills