Senior Construction Estimator

Heartland Construction, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is looking for a Senior Construction Estimator to enhance their estimating team. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of experience in estimating for commercial projects, including schools and various construction methodologies. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills to prepare accurate cost estimates and manage subcontractor relationships effectively. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to successful project delivery and help shape the future of construction. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contributions and commitment.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Accrued Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience on commercial construction projects.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Develop procurement strategies and maintain subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Construction Estimating

Value Engineering

BIM Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Construction Estimator

Reports To: President

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary:

Heartland Construction, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our estimating team. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of estimating experience on commercial construction projects, inclusive of schools, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Conceptual Estimating. In addition, qualified candidates should have strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ability to analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for construction projects.
2. Computes estimates for material costs, manpower labor hour requirements, leased equipment, subcontracted work, production scheduling, and permit requirements and associated costs.
3. Ability to perform value engineering as necessary.
4. Ability to develop and maintain subcontractor/supplier relationships.
5. Ability to coordinate BIM Modeling Requirements.
6. RFI’s.
7. Prepares final contract estimates.
8. Prepare and execute Subcontract Scope Requirements.
9. Develop procurement strategies to minimize lead times.
10. Ability to discern LEED compliance.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree (Preferred).
2. Construction Estimating: 5 years (Preferred).
3. General Contractor: 5 years (Preferred).
4. Estimating Software: 5 years (Preferred).

Salary and benefit package is very competitive and commensurate on experience - paid vacation, accrued sick leave, health, dental, life, and 401K.