Entry-Level Construction Estimator (2)
Business Operations & Management
Sterling
,
VA
Contract to Perm
About the Company:
We are a local and well-established construction company that has been in business since 1872, working on both commercial and residential projects. We tackle diverse projects in multiple industries including: Commercial Healthcare, Athletic, Churches, Retail, Education, and Residential.
Why You Want To Work Here:
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to expand their career in the construction industry. We offer full in-house training and will have you feeling confident in your abilities in just a few short months!
Why You Want To Work Here:
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to expand their career in the construction industry. We offer full in-house training and will have you feeling confident in your abilities in just a few short months!
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed bids to be submitted to contractors to obtain work. Requires gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and other key related documents and explore them to gain a deeper understanding of a project and its requirements to prepare a competitive bid from our company.
- Bids should be prepared using products and materials outlined in the construction plans and specifications.
- Assess and prioritize all possible bid opportunities, ensuring all qualifying bids are submitted in a timely manner that meets the bidding requirement.
- Coordinate with client and other internal departments any changes in scope or other issues and changes that may arise.
- Obtain bids from vendors by specifying materials and negotiating pricing and obtaining discounts. Requires gaining our product knowledge.
- Build and maintain long term relationships with key clients and vendors, architects, and engineers.
- Maintain technical and industry knowledge through classes, workshops, and industry publications.
- Periodically review completed bids with senior management for successful and unsuccessful bid elements.
- Make all decisions for the project applying the principles of company’s code of ethics.
- Occasional travel to clients’ offices to discuss and review jobs and bids.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent: coursework in drafting, engineering technology, or accounting a plus.
- Microsoft Office and Excel experience in a work environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to work for long periods with drawings and computers without interruption.
- Ability and desire to close sales with new and existing clients
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
Entry-Level Construction Estimator
Sterling, VA
In-Office
$55-58k + Benefits