Lead Construction Estimator - MD/DC/VA Metro area
- $150,000 - $175,000
- Arlington, VA
Full time Lead Construction Estimator role offering Medical coverage, 401K, life insurance and generous paid time off
A bit about us:
A National Construction compnay rich with 100 year history specializing in Commerical, Industrial, Educational, Medical, Municipal, Multi-family and residential building applications
Why join us?
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) 4% Match
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) 4% Match
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Job Details
Responsibilities:
MUST have strong experience overseeing Bids and Budgets
Perform conceptual cost estimates early in project engagement;
Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors;
Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development;
Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials;
Participate in client or 3rd party reconciliations;
Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants;
Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design and construction;
Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims;
Assist the Resident Engineers and Project Managers with change analysis and development and / or validation of control budgets;
Build and maintain exceptional client relationships;
Identify and input new or revised data into estimating database;
Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings, and specifications;
Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives;
Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates through all stages of design;
Manage drawing distribution to prospective supplier/subcontractors to obtain bids.
Skills you need:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and/or 10 years of equivalent experience required in architectural/heavy civil/structural/utility elements for Commercial, industrial, educational, medical, municipal OR multi-family / residential builds projects;
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
Ability to synthesize cost data from a wide range of sources into a conceptual estimate.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
Working knowledge of estimating technology and software.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Maintains a “value added” approach to estimating.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Accubid, Livecount ,SAGE, AutoDesk, and or other design software;
Working knowledge in use of Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling software;
MUST have strong experience overseeing Bids and Budgets
Perform conceptual cost estimates early in project engagement;
Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors;
Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development;
Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials;
Participate in client or 3rd party reconciliations;
Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants;
Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design and construction;
Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims;
Assist the Resident Engineers and Project Managers with change analysis and development and / or validation of control budgets;
Build and maintain exceptional client relationships;
Identify and input new or revised data into estimating database;
Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings, and specifications;
Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives;
Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates through all stages of design;
Manage drawing distribution to prospective supplier/subcontractors to obtain bids.
Skills you need:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and/or 10 years of equivalent experience required in architectural/heavy civil/structural/utility elements for Commercial, industrial, educational, medical, municipal OR multi-family / residential builds projects;
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
Ability to synthesize cost data from a wide range of sources into a conceptual estimate.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
Working knowledge of estimating technology and software.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Maintains a “value added” approach to estimating.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Accubid, Livecount ,SAGE, AutoDesk, and or other design software;
Working knowledge in use of Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling software;