Project Estimator – Commercial Construction

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

Job details

Project Estimator | Commercial Construction + Cost Estimating + Preconstruction

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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