Estimator

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

About the Role

The Estimator will work in the Preconstruction/Estimating Department on competitive design-bid-build and design-build proposals. Relevant experience should include writing scopes, performing takeoff, and evaluating subcontractor proposals. Expertise in estimating CSI Divisions 2 – 7 and/or Division 26 is preferred.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree - Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of estimating experience for a general contractor or commercial subcontractor
• Preferred Experience: Experience using construction software such as Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, and BlueBeam; Experience in the Metro Washington DC area is preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Skills: Extensive knowledge of the construction industry; Strong communication skills; Strong organizational and math skills; Strong capabilities in reading and understanding construction documents; Understanding of the processes and sequencing of construction and ability to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding process

Summary Responsibilities/Duties

• Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects at a time
• Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem solve, negotiate, and ensure proper subcontractor coverage for each project
• Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions
• Attend industry networking events, subcontractor networking events, and individual subcontractor meetings to develop and maintain relationships
• Cook up with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades
• Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y-sheets, reviewing proposals and coordinating with subcontractors
• Review scopes with all subcontractors prior to bid day

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including employer-sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans
• Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance

Pay

The salary range for this role will be $75,000.00-$125,000.00. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@grunley.com or by phone at 240-399-6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.