Estimator/Estimating Assistant

Description

• Research and forecast material, labor, and equipment pricing for cost estimating projects.
• Calculate quantity take offs and estimate costs and conceptual budgets for estimating construction projects.
• Respond to common inquiries or issues from clients, regulatory agencies, or member of the business and general community at large.
• Participate in gathering of data to support market condition research, inclusive of but not limited to construction economic, trends, current projects, contractor's availability and skill sets, labor force, and other miscellaneous contributions on aspects of construction.
• Enter calculate and researched data into computer utilizing specific cost estimating software programs.
• Create scopes of work and bid packages of multiple trades to ensure nothing is missed for the project team.
• Assist the estimating team with data conversions and analysis of cost estimating efforts in format and easily understandable.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience estimating commercial interior renovation, tenant improvement, and/or fit out projects up to $5 million preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and through email.
• Experience with quantity take-offs.
• Computer skills required – Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Washington D.C. market preferred, but not required.
• Must have the ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance