Estimator

Chesapeake Contracting Group

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of estimating or relevant project experience
  • Proficient in estimating software, especially On-Screen Takeoff
  • Strong mathematical and computer skills
  • Familiar with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience in Division 2-16 disciplines is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Analyze project documents for cost estimation
  • Review plans and specifications and ensure project scope completeness
  • Identify and evaluate risk factors
  • Manage responses to invitations to bid
  • Perform detailed quantity takeoff
  • Develop bid tabulations and gather subcontractor proposals
  • Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Access to state-of-the-art technology
  • Modern office spaces designed for effective collaboration
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and 401K match
  • Opportunities for advancement and leadership training
Full Job Description
The 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.
  • 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
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent related work experience.
  • Minimum of 5 or more years estimating or relevant project experience.
  • Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software.
  • Possess strong mathematical and computer skills.
  • Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Some experience in one or more areas of Division 2-16.

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

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