Senior Estimator

Overview

Lead estimating, scope creation and subcontractor coordination for design‑bid‑build projects.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoff
• bid preparation
• scope development
• rfi development
• subcontractor coordination
• estimating coordination

Tasks

-Attend industry networking events, subcontractor networking events, and individual subcontractor meetings to develop and maintain relationships. -Work with the Director of Estimating to set-up and lead estimates, and assist in training new estimators. -Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem solve, negotiate, and ensure proper subcontractor coverage for each project. -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. -Attend project site visits and pre-proposal meetings -Perform quantity take-offs, summarize quantities in estimate files, and draft pricing including self-perform work. -Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects at a time. This includes reviewing design narratives and coordinating with design partners to develop complete scopes of work on design-build pursuits. -Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions. -Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades.

Requirements

• procore
• bluebeam
• excel
• word
• constructability
• communication

What You Bring

-Must possess strong communication skills -Must have strong organizational and math skills -Experience in the Metro Washington DC area. -Must have extensive knowledge of the construction industry -Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. -Experience using construction software such as Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam and Building Connected. -Must understand the processes and sequencing of construction and be able to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding process -Must have strong capabilities in reading and understanding construction documents

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About Grunley Construction Company, Inc.

-Specializes in managing complex construction projects for government, commercial, and institutional clients. -Excels in tackling demanding projects in urban and high-traffic areas. -Renowned for expertise in renovation, preservation, and new construction, combining precision and efficiency. -Highly experienced in government contracting and large-scale public sector projects. -Notable projects include historic building renovations, modern office spaces, and highly specialized industrial facilities. -Maintains high safety standards, meets deadlines, and exceeds client expectations.

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