Senior Estimator

Overview

Analyzes project documents, creates cost estimates, manages bids and project handovers.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoff
• cost estimation
• bid tabulation
• risk identification
• scope coordination
• project turnover

Tasks

The Sr. Estimator analyzes all project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of a project. Estimators gather, calculate and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner. The Estimator is also required to perform a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the project management team. Please note this position can be in our Owings Mills, Herndon, or Annapolis location. -Develops Tab Sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for own trade assignments. -Participates in conceptual budgets with oversight from manager. -Performs quantity takeoff. -Builds effective relationships subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations. -Manages responses to invitations to bid. -Guides teams of varying sizes and expertise through the full bid lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions and successful project handovers. -Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm a complete and coordinated scope -Coordinates scopes of work with bid team. -Attend subcontractor networking events. -Develop subcontractor relationships. -Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude

Requirements

• on-screen takeoff
• bluebeam
• ms office
• trade expertise
• communication
• teamwork

What You Bring

📌 State-of-the-art technology to get the job done -Possess strong mathematical and computer skills. -Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software particular emphasis on Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff. -Expertise in majority of trades in Divisions 2-16 -Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade. -Ability to professionally communicate and perform in a highly stressed environment. -Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook). -Effective oral and written communication skills. -Ability and willingness to abide by Chesapeake Contracting Group's policies and Core Values on a daily basis. -Ability to be a team member, and work in a team environment. -Ability to meet deadlines and work time commensurate with workload.

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Benefits

📌 A flexible work environment 📌 Opportunities for advancement and leadership training 📌 Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs 📌 New office spaces designed for today's working environment

About Chesapeake Contracting Group

-Founded with a commitment to delivering high-quality construction services across Maryland and beyond. -Specializes in a broad range of construction sectors, offering tailored solutions for each project. -Experienced in both large-scale commercial projects and smaller, bespoke residential builds. -Known for its exceptional work on government and institutional projects, with a proven track record of on-time delivery. -Has a reputation for fostering long-term relationships with clients and providing consistent excellence. -Regularly collaborates with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to create efficient, cost-effective designs. -Focused on integrating the latest construction techniques and technologies into its projects. -Embraces challenges, delivering complex builds such as hospitals, schools, and mixed-use developments. -Notable for its work in educational and healthcare infrastructure, where precision and reliability are paramount.

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