What you'll do: Our Senior Estimators are central to bidding and estimating, while outlining subcontractor scopes. In setting the standard for Estimators at rand*, our Senior Estimators maintain relationships with qualified subcontractors, ensure competitiveness in bids, and guide key preconstruction deliverables in the proposal process.
Essential Functions:
- Develop conceptual estimates, bids and pricing analysis for proposed projects
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs
- Maintain bid log of documents, preparing detailed sub-contractor scope of work, and extensive follow-up (bid administration)
- Prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFPs
- Develop subcontractor relationships and solicit bids
- Evaluate bid specifications and drawings + conduct site surveys
- Develop budgets and RFIs
- Maintain subcontractor qualified bidders list
- Engage with marketing department and other internal teams during the proposal/bidding process by reviewing RFPs and bid documents and estimating project costs
- Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, and project team
- Maintain up-to-date expertise in systems, procedures, means and methods, computer programs, management techniques, code changes, etc.
- Conduct research on latest construction materials, pricing, and trends
Qualified Candidates will possess the following:
- BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management recommended
- Past experience estimating commercial construction projects required
- Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction
- Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications and RFPs
- Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive/deadline environment
Preferred Candidates will also possess the following skills:
- Graduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- Mastery with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, & Microsoft Office software (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel, etc.)
- High mastery in navigating and leading turnover meetings, close out reviews, and cost analyses
- Strong Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical experience preferred.
PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS This is a full-time role in our Alexandria, VA office.
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
