Professional Engineer (Construction Estimates)

Kalman & Company, Inc.; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Edgewood, MD is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator. The role involves estimating construction projects, preparing reports for submission, and collaborating with subcontractors and operations to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, professional certification in MD, and over 3 years of experience in estimating within the construction industry. Proficiency in construction software and strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry in the estimating field.
• Ability to understand bid job instructions and detailed specifications.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for estimating projects.
• Prepare estimates by taking off assigned scopes of work.
• Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand.
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission.
• Select advantageous deals by evaluating offers.
• Analyze data and produce forecasts.
• Work with Operations to understand scope of work.
• Ensure sufficient subcontractor coverage for each bid.
• Prepare bid general conditions and review before submittal.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of Federal Government procurement methodology

Working knowledge of the Design-Build process

Thorough knowledge of Metro Washington DC subcontractors

Ability to multi-task and establish priorities

Excellent computer skills

Strong communication and analytical skills

Education

BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Professional Certification in the state of MD

Tools

Construction software knowledge

Job description

Career Opportunities with Kalman and Company

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Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Kalman & Company has an opportunity for a Construction Cost Estimator for a contingent position tied to a proposal. This position is based in Edgewood, MD. Primarily responsible for estimating construction projects, which includes providing new bid setup, issuance of bid documents, tracking subcontractor responses, keeping subcontractor database up to date, bidding all construction divisions, keeping estimating statistics, and pricing change orders.

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for estimating projects. Prepare estimates by taking off assigned scopes of work. Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand. Select metrics to produce valid estimates.

• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to appropriate parties.
• Select advantageous deals by evaluating offers and quotes.
• Analyze data and produce forecasts. Perform risk analysis.
• Work with Operations to ensure a complete understanding of the scope of work.
• Ensure sufficient subcontractor coverage for each and every bid.
• Prepare bid general conditions and review with operations before bid submittal.
• Assist with pricing change orders if required.

Skills required

• 2. Thorough knowledge of Federal Government procurement methodology, including hard bids, IDIQ and various task order type contracts.
• 3. Working knowledge of the Design-Build process.
• 4. Thorough knowledge of Metro Washington DC subcontractors. Ability to work with subcontractors during bids.

• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Excellent computer skills. Construction software knowledge.
• Able to generate take-offs.
• Ability to understand bid job instructions and detailed specifications.
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Basic requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or comparable Work Experience
• Professional Certification in the state of MD.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry in the estimating field.