Senior Estimator

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 complete and coordinated scope.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
• Manages responses to invitations to bid.
• Performs and/or manages the quantity takeoff processes.
• Participates in conceptual budgets.
• Develops Tab Sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for own trade assignments.
• Coordinates scopes of work with bid team.
• Reviews constructability issues with bid team and operational staff.
• 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.
• Train/mentor/coach/monitor estimating team members in various aspects of our work/processes.
• Develop/maintain subcontractor relationships.
• Coordinate and attend subcontractor networking events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent related work experience.
• Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Chesapeake Contracting Group’s policies and Core Values on a daily basis.
• Minimum of 10 or more years of estimating or relevant project experience.
• Experience in Divisions 2-16.
• Expertise in one or more areas of Division 2-16.
• Ability to manage a bid team.

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