Senior Estimator

1178860
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Virginia
  • Profession

    Construction
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    $110k-$150k

Senior Estimator — Commercial Construction

Your new company

Our client is a general contractor who has been delivering award-winning construction services for 30+ years, with a strong presence across the Mid-Atlantic and Research Triangle regions. Known for its relationship-driven approach, the firm specializes in a wide range of market sectors including multifamily, healthcare, education, retail, and industrial projects. It combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to turn complex ideas into successful builds.

Your new role

  • 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 the manager.
  • Develops tabsheets (scopes of work), gathers subcontractor proposals, and prepares bid tabulations for own trade assignments.
  • Coordinates scopes of work with the bid team.
  • Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade.
  • Builds effective relationships between subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support the company's core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.
  • Develop subcontractor relationships.
  • Attend subcontractor networking events.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 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.

What you'll get in return

  • Hybrid work environment

  • Benefits (healthcare, 401k match, wellness programs)

  • Opportunities for advancement and leadership training

What you need to do now


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