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Senior Estimator - Alexandria, VA

rand* construction corporation · Alexandria, VA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

Love where you work! If working for a team of dynamic professionals that create award-winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand* construction corporation is where you want to be. Consistently voted a Top Workplace, rand* provides a culture of excellence that offers unlimited growth.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Estimator looking for a company where they can learn and grow, and help to expand our reach of extraordinary client service. Our Senior Estimators are central to bidding and estimating, while outlining subcontractor scopes. In setting the standard for Estimators at rand*, our Senior Estimators maintain relationships with qualified subcontractors, ensure competitiveness in bids, and guide key preconstruction deliverables in the proposal process.

About rand*

rand* construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand* has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company with revenues in excess of $650 million annually offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients. We are proud to be named a “Top Workplace,” and a Best Place to Work by local business journals. Our culture of excellence has produced close to 200 industry awards for our quality of work. Most importantly, we love to promote from within—80% of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand* in our entry-level positions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop conceptual estimates, bids, and pricing analysis for proposed projects
  • Perform detailed quantity take-offs
  • Maintain bid log of documents, preparing detailed sub-contractor scope of work, and extensive follow-up (bid administration)
  • Prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications, and RFPs
  • Develop subcontractor relationships and solicit bids
  • Evaluate bid specifications and drawings + conduct site surveys
  • Develop budgets and RFIs
  • Maintain subcontractor qualified bidders list
  • Engage with marketing department and other internal teams during the proposal/bidding process by reviewing RFPs and bid documents and estimating project costs
  • Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, and project team
  • Maintain up-to-date expertise in systems, procedures, means and methods, computer programs, management techniques, code changes, etc.
  • Conduct research on latest construction materials, pricing, and trends

Requirements

  • BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management recommended
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience estimating/managing commercial construction projects required
  • Knowledge of architecture, engineering, and construction
  • Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications, and RFPs
  • Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time-sensitive/deadline environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management
  • Mastery with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, & Microsoft Office software (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel, etc.)
  • High mastery in navigating and leading turnover meetings, close-out reviews, and cost analyses
  • Strong Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical experience preferred

Schedule

This is a full-time role in our Alexandria, VA office.

Physical Job Demands & Working Conditions

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.

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