Estimator - Construction

Jobot; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Company culture

PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in Virginia Beach seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to join our team on government contracting projects. You will estimate costs for utilities, materials, labor, and subcontractor bids, and manage bid pricing from vendors.

You will review drawings, prepare cost data, and coordinate with engineers, owners, and foremen to ensure accurate, timely estimates that support project planning and scheduling.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in general construction contractor estimating.
• Experience with government contracting preferred.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings and documents.
• Strong communication and ability to coordinate with subs.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and specs to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Prepare estimates for vendors or subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements for make-or-buy decisions.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements for project duration.
• Coordinate bid pricing and gather data from vendors.
• Discuss estimates with clients, vendors, engineers, and foremen.
• Perform studies to establish standard cost data and cost-reduction.
• Prepare estimates used for planning, organizing and scheduling.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Estimating software

Cost estimation software

Job description

Estimator - Construction

Job details: Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a leading provider of commercial construction services, specializing in government contracting. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, they are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and integrity. Their team of experienced professionals is committed to meeting the unique needs of government clients while upholding the highest standards of safety and sustainability. By fostering strong relationships and maintaining a collaborative approach, our client consistently achieves outstanding results across a wide range of construction projects.

Why join us?

• Great Benefits -comprehensive health benefits package
• Amazing Company Culture
• PTO package
• Opportunity for Growth!

Job Details

We are searching for a dedicated and experienced Construction Estimator to join our dynamic team. As a Construction Estimator, your main responsibility will be to estimate work of considerable financial or business risk, from small to large projects. You will be responsible for determining the cost of utilities and construction as well as forecasting the expenses related to personal and material resources. You will also take part in the preparation of economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates, manage bid pricing from all vendors, and coordinate the timely, systematic, and complete acquisition of scope definition and related data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience and knowledge of general construction contractor estimating.
• Government Contracting preferred.
• Proven experience with construction estimating, means & methods, accounting, document organization, and ability to read/understand all types of construction drawings and documents.
• Ability to do quantity take-offs is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with a willingness to pick up the phone and talk to subcontractors, foster relationships.
• Some periodic travel for site visits may be required.
• Must be able to obtain DBIDS.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a high level of accuracy in calculations and attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel. Experience with estimating software is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.