Project Estimator – Commercial Construction

Jobot; Newport News (VA); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 155 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

FSA

Life insurance/ AD&D

Hospital indemnity insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

Jobot is seeking a full-time Project Estimator with substantial commercial construction estimating experience to join our team in a preconstruction role. You will collaborate with Owners, design teams, and project management to develop accurate estimates from early budgeting through final contract execution.

Ideal candidates bring expertise in cost analysis, procurement, and subcontractor management, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Destiny (Beck Technology).

Qualificações

• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong experience reviewing drawings, specifications, proposals, and related documents.
• Experience developing material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules, value management and procurement.
• Experience soliciting and evaluating subcontractor/trade partner proposals.
• Experience preparing subcontracts and final contract estimates.
• Proficiency 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.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to develop accurate time, cost, material, and labor estimates.
• Calculate costs for materials, purchased or leased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities, and labor.
• Prepare project budget estimates and schedules.
• Perform value management and identify opportunities for cost-effective project solutions.
• Develop procurement strategies for project materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Build and maintain strong 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 the estimating and preconstruction process.

Conhecimentos

Construction estimating

Reviewing drawings & specs

Cost estimation

Budgeting & scheduling

Subcontractor relations

Negotiation

MS Office

Team collaboration

Ferramentas

Destiny Beck Technology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Project Estimator | Commercial Construction + Cost Estimating + Preconstruction

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Haley Lucas

Salary: $85,000 - $155,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a full-time Project Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience and a strong understanding of construction documents, cost analysis, subcontractor procurement, and preconstruction.

In this role, you will work directly with Owners, Design Teams, and Project Management to develop accurate estimates and support projects from early budgeting through final contract execution.

Why join us?

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with match
• FSA
• Life insurance/ AD&D
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee discounts

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to develop accurate time, cost, material, and labor estimates.
• Calculate costs for materials, purchased or leased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities, and labor.
• Prepare project budget estimates and schedules.
• Perform value management and identify opportunities for cost-effective project solutions.
• Develop procurement strategies for project materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Build and maintain strong 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 the estimating and preconstruction process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, proposals, and related documents.
• Demonstrated experience developing material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules, value management, and procurement.
• Experience soliciting and evaluating subcontractor/trade partner proposals.
• Experience preparing subcontracts and final contract estimates.
• Proficiency 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.

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