Senior Estimator

Chesapeake Contracting Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Chesapeake Contracting Group seeks an Sr. Estimator to lead the bid lifecycle, analyze project documents, and prepare cost estimates for competitive proposals. The role includes coordinating with teams, performing quantity takeoffs, and turning over awarded projects to the PM team.

You will develop tab sheets, gather subcontractor proposals, and build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers in line with core values. Location options include Owings Mills, Herndon, or Annapolis.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in estimating software with emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff and Bluebeam.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience across multiple trades (Divisions 2-16).
• Team participation and ability to work in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through the full bid lifecycle and ensure smooth handovers.
• Review plans and specs to confirm complete scope.
• Identify risk issues and estimate impacts.
• Manage responses to invitations to bid and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Participate in conceptual budgets with oversight.
• Develop subcontractor quotes and bid tabulations.
• Coordinate scopes with bid team and manage subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Deadline orientation

Software familiarity

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

The Sr. Estimator analyzes all project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of a project. Estimators gather, calculate and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner. The Estimator is also required to perform a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the project management team. Please note this position can be in our Owings Mills, Herndon, or Annapolis location.

• Guides teams of varying sizes and expertise through the full bid lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions and successful project handovers
• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm a complete and coordinated scope
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Manages responses to invitations to bid
• Performs quantity takeoff
• Participates in conceptual budgets with oversight from manager
• Develops Tab Sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for own trade assignments
• Coordinates scopes of work with bid team
• Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade
• Builds effective relationships subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
• Develop subcontractor relationships
• Attend subcontractor networking events

The Sr. Estimator analyzes all project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of a project. Estimators gather, calculate and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner. The Estimator is also required to perform a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the project management team. Please note this position can be in our Owings Mills, Herndon, or Annapolis location.

• Guides teams of varying sizes and expertise through the full bid lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions and successful project handovers

• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm a complete and coordinated scope
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Manages responses to invitations to bid
• Performs quantity takeoff
• Participates in conceptual budgets with oversight from manager
• Develops Tab Sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for own trade assignments
• Coordinates scopes of work with bid team
• Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade
• Builds effective relationships subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
• Develop subcontractor relationships
• Attend subcontractor networking events

Requirements

• Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software particular emphasis on Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Expertise in majority of trades in Divisions 2-16
• Ability to be a team member, and work in a team environment
• Ability to professionally communicate and perform in a highly stressed environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Chesapeake Contracting Group's policies and Core Values on a daily basis
• Ability to meet deadlines and work time commensurate with workload
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• A flexible work environment
• State-of-the-art technology to get the job done
• New office spaces designed for today's working environment
• Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership training