Lead Estimator

W3Global; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Auto allowance

Job summary

W3Global requires an experienced construction estimator to develop budgets and estimates for multifamily and commercial projects. You will review drawings, specifications and reports, coordinate with owners, developers, architects and subcontractors, and prepare comprehensive bid packages.

You will lead bid captures, obtain subcontractor pricing, and ensure accurate, timely budgets while applying value management to reduce costs.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of construction budget and/or estimation experience.
• 5-7 years of material take-off experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Project.
• Proficient in Procore, Blue Beam & Building Connected preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior time management and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of blueprints and construction documents.
• Team oriented with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Leads an internal team to provide a full budget or estimate for a project.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, and reports to understand scope of work.
• Obtains bid pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
• Creates bid/budget in company format with assumptions and value management.
• Collaborates with project team to ensure accuracy of estimation.
• Performs take-offs to confirm material quantities.
• Arranges site visits with subcontractors to verify conditions.
• Gathers historical data and unit prices for future concepts.

Skills

Budget estimation

Take-offs

MS Excel

Project management

Communication

Procore

Bluebeam

Vendor/subcontractor coordination

Education

Associate's/technical degree in construction management or related field

High school diploma

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Building Connected

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Position Scope

Develops budgets and estimates for multifamily and commercial projects through the review of architectural drawings and specifications. Collaborates with the owners, developers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to obtain clarity on the parameters of the project and intent for the overall Scope of Work. Additionally, prepares and evaluates proposals for the Scope of Work, quantities, and costs to compile an accurate construction budget.

• Leads an internal team to provide a full budget or estimate for a project. Acts as Bid Captain on a competitive bid, or Lead on a negotiated budget.
• Reviews the project architectural drawings, specifications, and essential reports to acquire an in-depth understanding of the project and scope of work.
• Review previous drawings and specifications to confirm changes made to the documents.
• Review external factors that may impact scope and price, i.e., CDA guidelines, EPA updates, etc.
• Creation and implementation of subcontractor and vendor scopes of work.
• Provides alternates, allowances and coordination if required by subcontractors and/or vendors.
• Obtains bid pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
• Communicates with subcontractors regarding their potential for submitting project bids, reviews the accuracy of their estimates, and understanding of the exact scope of work.
• Creates the bid/budget in the required and accurate Company format.
• Includes the cost estimate sheet, assumptions/clarifications, value management suggestions, budget impacts, and schedules/long lead items.
• Creates deliverable proposal package to the client.
• Collaborates with the project team (internal team, owner/developer, and architect/engineers) to ensure accuracy in the overall estimation process. Participates in team meetings, budget reviews and value management meetings.
• Research Value Management to reduce cost, timeline and maintain quality.
• Solicit subcontractor/vendor input on schedule durations and sequencing.
• Prepares topics of concern, logistics and schedule for meetings as needed.
• Performs take-offs to confirm material quantities.
• Arranges and attends site visits with subcontractors to confirm logistics and existing conditions.
• Collaborates with the construction team to buyout bid packages.
• Gathers, documents, and utilizes historical data and unit prices for future concept projects and alignment with current estimates.
• Consistently building a network of subcontractors and vendors.
• Adheres to the Company's key values of quality, dependability, and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Associate's, vocational or technical school degree in construction management, or a related field, preferred.
• 5-7 years of construction budget and/or estimation experience.
• 5-7 years of material take-off experience - required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel and Project.
• Proficient in Procore, Blue Beam & Building Connected preferred.
• Proficient in various estimating software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior time management and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the comprehension and construct of blueprints.
• Superior problem-solving skills.
• Proactive thinking, ability to assess potential hurdles.
• Superior attention to detail ensuring stakeholder expectations is consistently met.
• Thrives in a team environment.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer.
• Correctable vision and hearing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear, easy to understand oral communication ability.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds for moving equipment on and off shelves.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods.

Compensation And Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer paid plan.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and auto allowance.