Estimator Commercial construction General Contractor

Fabergent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking an Estimator to prepare cost estimates by analyzing proposals and meeting deadlines. Responsibilities include attending pre-bid meetings, performing evaluations of drawings and bids, and communicating effectively with clients and subcontractors. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, have at least 2 years of relevant experience, and possess strong communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software is required. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in General Contracting or Construction Management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend project pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs.
• Perform pre-construction evaluation of drawings and bid packages.
• Correspond with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Reading construction drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

Job description

• Full-time

Job Description

The Estimator’s primary role will be preparing cost estimates by analyzing proposals and bid requirements, while meeting submission deadlines. This is an opportunity to be exposed to construction management’s many facets.

What you’ll be responsible for –

Attend project pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs

Perform pre-construction evaluation of drawings, bid packages and possible value engineering options by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents

Perform take-off of plans for budgeting and estimating

Correspond with clients and subcontractors

Assemble professional proposals and bid documents

Establish standardized marketing and bidding documents for distribution to potential clients

The ability to meet deadlines and produce budgets and estimates under extreme time constraints

Effectively communicate bid requirements to subcontractors

Occasional research, development and/or interpretation of data with little supervision or instruction

Qualifications

What you’ll need -

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum of (2) years’ experience and internship in General Contracting or Construction Management preferred with a Commercial General Contractor

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project

Proficiency in scheduling software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Professional and courteous demeanor and ability to interact with clients

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.