Senior Estimator: Museums & Experiential Projects

Design and Production Incorporated; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Production Inc. (D&P) seeks a Senior Estimator to lead cost and commercial thinking on complex, multi-million-dollar museum and experiential projects across the United States.

You will translate creative concepts into credible delivery plans, shaping scope, materials and procurement from early design conversations through to delivery. You will work with project managers, production teams, designers and clients to bring clarity to evolving designs, assess risks and opportunities, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in estimating, preconstruction or commercial management.
• Experience on complex, multi-million-dollar construction or fabrication projects.
• Ability to read drawings and understand materials, methods, and procurement.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with designers, managers, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Own the full estimating process for major projects from concept to final pricing.
• Translate drawings and design intent into comprehensive scopes for fabrication, construction and installation.
• Identify cost drivers, risks and opportunities early and propose value-engineering options.
• Support procurement strategy and cost forecasting with project teams.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Commercial management

Budgeting

Job description

Design & Production Inc. (D&P) seeks a Senior Estimator to lead cost and commercial thinking on complex, multi-million-dollar museum and experiential projects across the United States.

You will translate creative concepts into credible delivery plans, shaping scope, materials and procurement from early design conversations through to delivery. You will work with project managers, production teams, designers and clients to bring clarity to evolving designs, assess risks and opportunities, and