Junior Estimator

HBW Construction • Rockville, MD

2d

About The Position

An HBW Construction Junior Estimator calculates preliminary job budgets and prepares formal job bids through interpreting blueprints, performing take-offs, and estimating job costs. The Estimator interfaces with clients and their representatives to ensure that technical specifications and designs are feasible and consistent with industry standards.

Requirements

• Must possess a working knowledge of construction documentation and pricing; ability to read plans and specifications and translate them into estimates.
• Proficient in Microsoft O365 (especially Excel) and Take-Off software.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), math and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines.
• 1-2 years of experience as an Estimator for a general contractor.

Nice To Haves

• LEED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops budgets with preliminary plan information and professional knowledge and expertise.
• Recognizes possible issues and/or inconsistencies and communicates them.
• Provides a thorough and carefully thought-out preliminary cost estimate based on client provided documents and interviews.
• Identifies project labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, written specifications, and related documents.
• Conducts site visits and attends pre-bid meetings to understand project scope.
• Conducts review and take-off of blueprints.
• Requests additional information as necessary.
• Solicits bids from subcontractors.
• Makes subcontractors aware of unusual plan requirements.
• Gathers subcontractor pricing and conducts scope review.
• Evaluates subcontractor bids to bid documents and plans to ensure that full scope of work was considered.
• Also considers subcontractors ability to perform the work.
• Calculates costs of subcontract labor, general conditions, and materials.
• Collaborates with the client to help them achieve their project cost budget through consideration of plan details, alternate material/finishes and building methods.
• Reviews job scope, general conditions, job schedule, profit, and subcontractor pricing with the Project Manager.
• Follows up with clients to ensure bids are received and answers any client questions.
• Works closely with Project Managers and the Pre-Construction team to maintain relationships with existing clients and subcontractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED