Find & Apply For Estimator Jobs in Fairfax, Virginia

A growing construction company is seeking a motivated Estimator with experience, and also background on project management as well. The right candidate will have experience with civil infrastructure projects, and will ideally be versed in quantity take-offs, preparing bid packages, interacting with subcontractors, clients, and suppliers, creating, and reviewing quotes, and assessing cost effectiveness. Individual should be aggressive, energetic, detailed oriented, and go get attitude to close deals. Promote the company's image and its strengths.

CIVIL ESTIMATOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focus on quick short term immediate start projects
• Hard-bid estimating, quantity take-offs, material
• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Keep complete and update to date project documents
• Understand the full scope of the project
• Assessing Cost Effectiveness-Obtain pricing from subcontractors and vendors
• Manage the lifecycle of the project until is completed
• Maintain spreadsheet for all projects and status of bids
• Develop subcontractor scopes
• Ability to bid projects with both bond and without bond requirements
• Develops relationships with owners, architects and GC's
• Schedule hand off Meeting with PM & Field Superintended as per company policy
• Assist providing information for change orders if required Experience with roadways, storm drains, utility works, excavations, infrastructure

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years of experience estimating in Heavy Civil (Commercial/Municipal/Government a plus)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• 3-5 years' experience in site work preferably
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management preferred or the experience equivalent This is a full-time job, with a highly competitive pay with proven work results

Pay:

$84,300.00 - $123,900.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person