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Estimator - Commercial Construction

Employer
TEEL Construction, Inc
Location
Fairfax, VA
Closing date
May 19, 2022

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Industry
Specialty Trades
Function
Finance
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR ABOUT THE COMPANY Since 1987, TEEL Construction, Inc. has provided general contracting and commercial construction management services to Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and beyond. Our construction projects have allowed our customers to experience TEELs commitment to the highest-quality of construction. This commitment, complete with integrity, dependability and excellence in service, provide a foundation on which relationships are built. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES Estimate and bid profitable construction projects without sacrificing the companys commitment to quality and profitability. Cultivate new and existing relationships with company stakeholders including Owners, Architects, Subcontractors and Suppliers. Specific Daily Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepare estimates on all projects assigned Review bid coverage daily Review large bids with Vice President of Preconstruction and Project Manager responsible for the respective account. Review plans, specifications and contract documents Initiate sales calls to past customers and current prospects Detail and review bids for special requirements or materials of the project Solicit and receive subcontractor quotes Evaluate subcontractor quotes and choose which subcontractors to use, while addressing general subcontractor questions Determine preliminary in-house manpower requirement and personnel list required for each bid, if required. Communicate with Project Management to accurately determine a realistic schedule Present quotations to senior management, requiring only the final setting of fee Assist with pre-construction services Assist in early buy out of jobs Reports directly to Vice President of Preconstruction Services Department Goals include, but are not limited to: Develop and maintain standard procedures for all estimating work Analyze unsuccessful bids and determine errors and remedial measures Compile data based on past project cost Assemble history of square foot costs, etc. for budgeting purposes Mentor personnel in the estimating department Assist project management team in providing conceptual budgets Make suggestions for additional improvements appropriately KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES: Minimum 4 years of experience in Commercial Construction Estimating. Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred. Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge required. Procore and Building Connect preferred. Must have an aptitude for math, attention to detail and accuracy. Must have strong organizational and communication skills. Must have ability to prepare conceptual and budget estimates for customers. Needs to have the ability to recognize and perform tasks before given specific direction or with minimal supervision for routine duties. WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires infrequent field visits, 10% field and 90% office or as necessary. This description is a summary and not an exhaustive attempt at covering every activity and task of the job. The incumbent should be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

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