Construction Estimator II

Position Summary

The Construction Estimator supports the department with developing cost estimates and cost budgets for new projects across a portfolio of fast-paced construction/service projects, typically with emphasis in CSI MasterFormat Div's 23, 26 or 27. You will be involved in the solutioning, pricing and the proposal phases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and understand RFP/RFQ documents from customers and supports request for information (RFI) process.
• Identify project risks and/or challenges as part of solutioning process.
• Affiliate with generation of rough order of magnitude and/or formal estimates for potential projects.
• Affiliate with proposal development.
• Maintain a well-organized database of bid documents for reference upon award of contract.
• Identify additional revenue opportunities for CPG, as applicable.
• Collaborate with personnel from sales, engineering, preconstruction, execution, and finance team.
• Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers pertaining to the task at hand.
• Review and assess cost estimates.
• Identify labor, material, costs, and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and any related documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimate reports.
• Present complex and detailed reports to management.
• Comfortable making site visits and documenting the data for distribution to the CPG team.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred. 2+ years of experience in construction estimating with specific knowledge of Mission critical systems. 2+ years of data center experience relating to batteries, UPS replacements and general maintenance required in a mission critical environment. Electrical, Mechanical or Communications/ LV estimating is a plus.
• Adept developing high level construction schedules utilizing tools like: P6 & MSProject Scheduler.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to project requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and justifying budgets.
• Ability to create and maintain processes for project documentation.
• Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage internal and external meetings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. On Screen Take Off or Bluebeam, BuildingConnected or Accubid (Trimble) or RS Means preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel up 5% for local candidates within the VA, DC, MD area.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds at a time. May be required to walk around facility.

Benefits

• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre Employment Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

Pay Range

$98,891 - $148,392 per year

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