Estimator

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Construction Estimator to prepare, estimate, and analyze costs for government facility construction and repair projects. The Estimator will read drawings, manage tendering, coordinate with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors, and maintain cost monitoring systems.

Responsibilities include preparing progress schedules, maintaining supplier subcontractor directories, and ensuring cost accuracy across materials, labor, and equipment with a focus on

Qualifications

• Prepare detailed estimates of materials, labor, and equipment costs for construction or repair projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and schemes to develop accurate project cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain tendering and bidding processes.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on feasibility studies and cost adjustments.
• Coordinate construction projects and prepare progress schedules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project or similar software.
• Knowledge of RS Means Online Estimating or equivalent cost estimating software.
• Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, estimate, and analyze costs for government facility construction and repair projects.
• Read and interpret construction schemes and drawings to develop accurate estimates.
• Manage tendering and bidding processes.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on feasibility studies.
• Establish and maintain cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Maintain a directory of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare construction progress schedules.

Skills

Cost estimation

Read blueprints

Tendering & bidding

Cost monitoring

Subcontractor directory

Team collaboration

Project scheduling

MS Project

RS Means

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

MS Project

RS Means Online

Job description

Job Description

The Building People, LLC seeks a qualified Construction Estimator to prepare, estimate, and analyze costs for government facility construction and repair projects. The Estimator develops accurate cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment; reads and interprets construction schemes and drawings; manages the tendering and bidding process; and coordinates with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on feasibility studies. The Estimator also establishes and maintains cost monitoring and reporting systems, maintains a directory of suppliers and subcontractors, manages and coordinates construction projects, and prepares construction progress schedules.

Required Experience & Skills

• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed estimates of materials, labor, and equipment costs for construction or repair projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and schemes to develop accurate project cost estimates
• Experience establishing and maintaining the tendering and bidding process
• Proficiency setting up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Experience maintaining a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on feasibility studies and cost adjustments
• Experience managing and coordinating construction projects and preparing construction progress schedules
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project management software
• Working knowledge of R.S. Means Online Estimating System or equivalent cost estimating software
• All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience estimating costs for federal government construction or repair projects
• Familiarity with GSA facility management and procurement requirements
• Experience with cost estimating for large commercial, institutional, or law enforcement facilities

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution; or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Professional certification such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) from the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) or equivalent