Senior Estimator

The Build Partners, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Strong bonus program

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The Build Partners, LLC is seeking an Estimator in Washington, DC, to join their team. This role is suitable for entry-level candidates or those with up to ten years of experience. You will manage bids and build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

The candidate should have experience in multi-family construction and the ability to read technical drawings. The position offers a competitive base salary, robust bonus program, and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in construction project management/estimating, focusing on multi-family commercial projects.
• 10+ years working with structural concrete.
• Contractor and vendor selection and oversight skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in different stages of development.
• Produce comprehensive bids for various projects.
• Maintain contacts in the industry back to market conditions.

Skills

Reading and interpreting drawings

Excellent communication skills

Relationship development

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple project bids

Education

Degree in construction science, construction engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Bluebeam

Adobe

Procore

PlanGrid

AutoCAD

Primavera P6/MS Project

On Screen takeoff

Job description

Our client is a leader in the concrete construction industry, and is seeking an Estimator to join our excellent team in our Maryland office. This opportunity is available to entry-level candidates or those with up to ten years of experience. The Estimator will work on our multifamily projects and will represent the company as a member of the Estimating Department, managing the bidding process under the oversight of the Chief Operating Officer. Our candidate will be proficient with reading and interpreting drawings. Through excellent communication skills, relationship development, organization, and by anticipating the needs of a project, the Estimator will maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, and the subcontractor community.

About You

8 - 10 years of experience in construction project management/estimating, with a focus on multi-family commercial projects.

Degree in construction science, construction engineering, or similar or equivalent work experience.

Experience Requirements

10+ years working with structural concrete (Tilt-up, post-tension, podium deck foundational pouring, pre-cast, and other concrete forms)

Contractor and vendor selection and oversight

Scope coverage

OSHA safety

QC, and schedule accountability

AIA billing

Change orders

RFI support

Field daily reports, closeout

Ability to manage multiple project bids at one time

Working Knowledge of software: Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam & Adobe, Procore, PlanGrid, AutoCAD, and Primavera P6/MS Project/Other construction scheduling software, On Screen takeoff or similar.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects simultaneously in different stages of development.

Produce comprehensive bids for various projects, ensuring proper coverage of the scope of work and taking responsibility for bid dates, compiling bid information on bid day, properly qualifying the project, and compiling the proposal for the client.

Maintain contacts in the industry and keep apprised of market conditions that may affect the company's product offerings, including pricing and scheduling factors.

Report to the COO directly within the department and Project Managers as assigned.

Manage the buyout process once a project is awarded.

Understand the different trades and the scopes of work associated with those trades.

Perform takeoffs for various trade work.

Understand and be able to apply unit costs for various trade work.

Write scopes and confirm that subcontractors include proper scopes in their bids.

Compile bids into complete bid proposals.

Fill out qualifications for projects which you are assigned to.

Read and understand technical drawings including Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Civil drawings.

Read and understand project specifications.

Write RFIs and manage bid information over the course of the bid process.

Ensure good supplier and subcontractor coverage for bids prior to bid day.

Collaborates with the project team

Review pour sequence and schedule for estimating review.

Provide production review for outgoing estimates and fine-tune project cost.

Process and analyze production data (man-hours and quantities) by project-specific work breakdown structure (WBS) for input into future bids.

Develop site plan, laydown areas, etc. based on your experience and guide project teams.

Keep an open line of communication with customers regarding future projects.

Job cost review and Financial Overview

Review job cost monthly on all jobs in the form of reports.

Communicate better labor management and material needs to maintain budgets and schedule.

Collaborates with Yard operations

Understand the various forming systems and their production rates as they apply to bids.

Understand trucking costs.

Understand equipment rental costs.

Physical Requirements of the Job

Ability to communicate orally in person and over devices with peers, vendors, contractors, clients, and construction workers is crucial. Regular use of mobile devices (talking or texting) and email for communication is essential. Hearing and vision within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare, inspect, or review documents.

Activities require the ability to both remain in a stationary position and move about an office and/or work site as well as to move between locations frequently. Ascent and descent of ladders and stairs on occasion.

Occasional heavy lifting (30+ lb. / 13.6+ kg) can be expected, though exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force is more common. Need good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copiers).

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary, a strong bonus program, and a generous benefits package. The company values its diverse employee pool. It is the policy of teh company to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Bring yourself to work!