Senior Estimator

Chesapeake Contracting Group; Herndon (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

State-of-the-art technology

New office spaces

Healthcare

401K match

Wellness programs

Advancement opportunities

Leadership training

Job summary

Chesapeake Contracting Group is seeking a Sr. Estimator to analyze project documents and produce cost estimates for competitive bid proposals. The role may be based in Owings Mills, Herndon, or Annapolis, coordinating with the project management team on turnover.

The Sr. Estimator will review plans, identify risks, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop bid tabulations. Strong proficiency in estimating software and MS Office is essential, with leadership in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient in estimating software, especially On-Screen Takeoff and Bluebeam.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of trades in Divisions 2-16.
• Able to work in a team and under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Willing to follow Chesapeake Contracting Group’s policies and Core Values.
• Able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams through full bid lifecycle and handovers.
• Review plans and specs and confirm complete scope.
• Identify risk issues and quantify magnitude.
• Manage responses to invitations to bid.
• Perform quantity takeoff.
• Participate in conceptual budgeting with oversight.
• Develop tab sheets and bid tabulations for own trades.
• Coordinate scopes with bid team.
• Prepare qualifications/exclusions for trades.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend subcontractor networking events.

Skills

Estimating software proficiency

Mathematical skills

Team collaboration

Communication under pressure

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.

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