Project Estimator – Commercial Construction

Jobot; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

FSA

Life insurance/ AD&D

Hospital indemnity insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee discounts

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a full-time Project Estimator to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA, delivering accurate estimates for commercial construction from early budgeting through final contract execution.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience and will collaborate with Owners, Design Teams and Project Management to analyze drawings, specs and subcontractor costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Strong ability to review drawings, specifications, proposals, and related documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Destiny software preferred.

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.

Skills

Construction estimating

Cost analysis

Preconstruction

MS Office

Tools

Destiny (Beck Technology) estimating

Job description

Project Estimator – Commercial Construction

$85000 - $155000 per year | Virginia Beach, VA | On-site | Permanent

Project Estimator | Commercial Construction + Cost Estimating + Preconstruction

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.