Estimator

Summary

Join our civil construction team as an Estimator (Stormwater Maintenance) and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are seeking a remote or local candidate to the DC Metro area. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Director of Estimating and involves client communication, reviewing scopes of work, and taking off quantities using plans and aerial photos. You will coordinate with the superintendent on site visits and independently cost out jobs, drafting written proposals. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• A.S. or B.S. Degree: Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent is preferred
• Basic math skills with understanding of material types used & labor/equipment resources
• Some level of experience with civil construction or a background which could transfer easily, such as landscaping or hardscape
• Ability to read and interpret construction civil drawings. Plan views and details/cross sections/profiles
• Provide accurate take off quantities
• Attention to detail and understanding critical importance of hitting due dates
• Required familiarity with all MS programs. Mainly Outlook and Excel

Responsibilities

• Client communication
• Review of varying levels of scopes of work including formally advertised (written), verbally communicated, jurisdictional inspection reports, or preventative maintenance
• Review of plans which are sometimes as-built plans and other times recent construction plans
• Take off quantities using plans and/or aerial photos
• Coordination with division superintendent to perform site visits and provide "superintendent estimate sheet" detailing durations, labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor project needs
• Independently costing out assigned jobs and drafting a written proposal

Preferred Qualifications

InEight software experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary rate plus Bonuses
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Family Planning Leave
• 401K with Company Match
• Company phone and laptop