Estimator ( Commercial) Job in Falls Church 22040, Virginia Us
Job Description:
Civil Estimator
Please send resume to sybil.kalu@adeccona.com
Qualified candidates should have strong commercial building knowledge and excellent verbal and management skills in order to prepare cost estimates for biding purposes.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and interpret blueprints, specifications and addendums to ensure codes and regulations are met and prepare quantity take-offs, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
- Solicit subcontractors for pricing information
- Evaluate subcontractor bids for completeness and accuracy
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services and calculate actual quantities and costs versus bid amounts
- Maintain and prepare bid documentation
- Assist Senior Estimator with final proposal on bid day
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of estimating experience with commercial construction
- Skilled in plan reading and interpretation
- Proficient in reviewing contract documents and specifications
- Strong MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Scheduling software, web based plan room skills, and On Screen Takeoff
- Ability to multi-task
- Adhere to strict aggressive deadlines
Minimum Education Required: Bachelor
Years of Experience Required: 3-5 Years
Expected Travel Time: About 50%