Lead Construction Estimator - MD​/DC​/VA Metro area

This Jobot Job is hosted by Donna Gawroski-Kusik.

$/yr - $/yr

Full time Construction Estimator role offering Medical coverage, 401K, life insurance and generous paid time off.

A National Construction company rich with 100 year history specializing in Commercial, Industrial, Educational, Medical, Municipal, Multi-family and residential building applications.

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

• MUST have strong experience overseeing Bids and Budgets.
• Perform conceptual cost estimates early in project engagement.
• Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors.
• Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development.
• Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials.
• Participate in client or 3rd party reconciliations.
• Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants.
• Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design and construction.
• Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims.
• Assist the Resident Engineers and Project Managers with change analysis and development and/or validation of control budgets.
• Build and maintain exceptional client relationships.
• Identify and input new or revised data into estimating database.
• Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings, and specifications.
• Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates through all stages of design.
• Manage drawing distribution to prospective supplier/subcontractors to obtain bids.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and/or 10 years of equivalent experience required in architectural/heavy civil/structural/utility elements for Commercial, industrial, educational, medical, municipal OR multi-family/residential builds projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
• Ability to synthesize cost data from a wide range of sources into a conceptual estimate.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Working knowledge of estimating technology and software.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Maintains a “value added” approach to estimating.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Accubid, Livecount, SAGE, Auto Desk, and/or other design software.
• Working knowledge in use of Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling software.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction, Building Construction, and Architecture and Planning