Preconstruction Cost Estimator – Complex Construction

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck); Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

PTO

Healthcare

HSA

401(k)

Job summary

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck) in the U.S. Northern Virginia area seeks a Cost Estimator to support preconstruction cost estimates for vertical and horizontal projects.

You will prepare large, complex estimating deliverables and collaborate with the estimating team on multiple trades. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of cost estimating experience in A/E/C, strong MS Office and BlueBeam skills, and is able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience providing cost estimating on vertical and/or horizontal construction projects.
• Experience in A/E/C industry preferred.
• Additional experience in general contracting, construction management, CPM scheduling, value engineering, risk management, constructability review, claims analysis, and/or contract administration.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Proficiency in reading/understanding construction plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with BlueBeam or similar quantity take-off software.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs and pricing for multiple trades.
• Prepares and presents final deliverable documentation to internal estimating leads.
• Performs quality checks of fellow team members' estimates.
• Reviews and analyses contractor/designer estimates, with GMP experience.
• Supports estimate reconciliations with clients and contractors.
• Develops and/or reviews change order requests.
• Assists with development and/or analysis of post-construction cost analyses.
• Coordinates project workload with other estimating team members.
• Participates in training and development of junior estimators.

Skills

Cost estimating

Construction estimation

Reading plans & specs

MS Office

BlueBeam

Travel

AEC industry

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Certifications (P.E./CCM/CCP/CEP) preferred

Tools

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck) in the U.S. Northern Virginia area seeks a Cost Estimator to support preconstruction cost estimates for vertical and horizontal projects.

You will prepare large, complex estimating deliverables and collaborate with the estimating team on multiple trades. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of cost estimating experience in A/E/C, strong MS Office and BlueBeam skills, and is able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.