The Sr. 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.
Please note this position can be in our Owings Mills, Herndon, or Annapolis location.- Guides teams of varying sizes and expertise through the full bid lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions and successful project handovers.
- 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- Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software particular emphasis on Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff.
- Possess strong mathematical and computer skills.
- Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Expertise in majority of trades in Divisions 2-16
- Ability to be a team member, and work in a team environment.
- Ability to professionally communicate and perform in a highly stressed environment.
- Ability and willingness to abide by Chesapeake Contracting Group's policies and Core Values on a daily basis.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work time commensurate with workload.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
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
