Estimator

Consigli Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead the cost-driven estimation for complex, large-scale projects within the Estimating division. You will coordinate with design teams, clients, and subcontractors to develop accurate time, cost, and labor estimates.

The role emphasizes value engineering, risk analysis, and GMP budgeting, with a focus on building strong relationships and delivering bids that meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management; 3+ years in estimating field.
• 8+ years of experience in construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure estimating process runs smoothly and client expectations are exceeded.
• Build relationships with clients, designers and subcontractors.
• Analyze drawings, specs, proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Facilitate collaboration among team members.
• Communicate with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for materials and labor.
• Understand full scope of the project through document review and questions to the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
• Manage subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
• Prepare Exhibit B/scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

BS or MS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

FSLA:Salary/Exempt

Division:Estimating

Department:Estimating

Reports to:Chief Estimator

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Estimate complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Key Skills

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Highly developed sense of professional ethics.
• Ability to work both on a team as well as independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.

Required Experience

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating field.
• 8+ years of experience in construction.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.