Chesapeake Contracting Group
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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
Identifies 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), gathers subcontractor proposals, and prepares bid tabulation for own trade assignments
Coordinates scopes of work with bid team
Authors qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade
Builds effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer's expectations
Develops subcontractor relationships
Attends subcontractor networking events
Requirements
Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software, 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
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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Responsibilities
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
Identifies 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), gathers subcontractor proposals, and prepares bid tabulation for own trade assignments
Coordinates scopes of work with bid team
Authors qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade
Builds effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer's expectations
Develops subcontractor relationships
Attends subcontractor networking events
Requirements
Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software, 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
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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