Sitework Estimator | Bids, GMPs & Value Engineering

James G. Davis Construction Corporation; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction Corporation is seeking a Sitework Estimator to support the Estimating and Preconstruction teams in pursuing work through proposals, preconstruction services, and GMP proposals for negotiated sitework projects.

The role focuses on sitework discipline with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and 2–6 years in estimating or commercial construction. Strong bid, takeoff, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–6 years' estimating or construction experience for commercial work.
• Experience bidding and budgeting sitework trades.
• Familiarity with quantity takeoff software.
• Knowledge of design processes and related disciplines.
• Plan-reading experience.
• Specialized application experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing proposals, bids, and GMPs for sitework.
• Prepare GMP proposals for negotiated projects with a focus on sitework.
• Support preconstruction services and competitive bid responses.
• Compile and organize GMP proposals and historical data for bids.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Preconstruction teams and trade partners.

Skills

Estimating experience

Sitework bidding

Plan reading

Earthwork takeoffs

Quantity takeoff software

Design process familiarity

Specialized applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field

Job description

James G. Davis Construction Corporation is seeking a Sitework Estimator to support the Estimating and Preconstruction teams in pursuing work through proposals, preconstruction services, and GMP proposals for negotiated sitework projects.

The role focuses on sitework discipline with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and 2–6 years in estimating or commercial construction. Strong bid, takeoff, and collaboration skills are essential.