Lead Project Estimator, Commercial Construction & Precon

Jobot; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a full-time Project Estimator to join our team in Newport News, VA. The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience and a deep understanding of cost analysis, procurement, and preconstruction processes.

You will develop accurate estimates and collaborate with Owners, design teams, and project management from early budgeting through contract execution.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, proposals and related docs.
• Experience developing material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules, value management, and procurement.
• Experience soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals.
• Experience preparing subcontracts and final contract estimates.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Destiny (Beck Technology) estimating software is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative project environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals to develop estimates of time, cost, materials, and labor.
• Calculate costs for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, and labor.
• Prepare project budget estimates and schedules.
• Perform value management and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop procurement strategies for materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, trade partners, and suppliers.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate trade partner proposals.
• Prepare and execute subcontracts.
• Develop and finalize contract estimates.
• Collaborate with Owners, Design Teams, and Project Management throughout estimating and preconstruction.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Cost estimation

Reading drawings & specs

Vendor/subcontractor coordination

Project collaboration

Tools

Destiny (Beck Technology)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a full-time Project Estimator to join our team in Newport News, VA. The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience and a deep understanding of cost analysis, procurement, and preconstruction processes.

You will develop accurate estimates and collaborate with Owners, design teams, and project management from early budgeting through contract execution.