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Chesapeake-contracting-group·13 days ago
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Estimator

Herndon, United States of AmericaMid · 2-5 yearsConstruction Estimator

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  • on-screen takeoff software
  • estimating
  • ms office
  • quantity takeoff

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What you'll do

  • 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.

What they're looking for

  • 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.

Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.

Full description from employer

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 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

  • 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.

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

Company

Chesapeake-contracting-group
Herndon, United States of America

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Sourced from Chesapeake Contracting Group's careers site·first seen 9 Sept 2026·last verified 9 Sept 2026·How we source jobs

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