Rockville, MD, 20851, USA
31 days ago
Senior Estimator
Description/Job Summary The Senior Estimator will work closely with the Director of Estimating and the Estimating department on competitive design-bid-build and design-build proposals. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for writing scopes, performing takeoff, and managing scope/communication with subcontractors associated with Divisions 3-14. The senior estimator will be expected to lead coordination efforts with the estiamting team and help mentor the team. Responsibilities/Duties + Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects at a time. This includes reviewing design narratives and coordinating with design partners to develop complete scopes of work on design-build pursuits. + Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem solve, negotiate, and ensure proper subcontractor coverage for each project. + Perform quantity take-offs, summarize quantities in estimate files, and draft pricing including self-perform work. + Attend project site visits and pre-proposal meetings + Work with the Director of Estimating to set-up and lead estimates, and assist in training new estimators. + Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions. + Attend industry networking events, subcontractor networking events, and individual subcontractor meetings to develop and maintain relationships. + Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades. + Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y-sheets, reviewing proposals and coordinating with subcontractors. Review scopes with all subcontractors prior to bid day. Required Skills + Must possess strong communication skills + Must have strong organizational and math skills + Must have strong capabilities in reading and understanding construction documents + Must understand the processes and sequencing of construction and be able to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding process Required Experience A minimum of seven (7) years of estimating experience for a general contractor or subcontractor. + Must have extensive knowledge of the construction industry + Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Preferred Experience + Experience using construction software such as Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam and Building Connected. + Experience in the Metro Washington DC area. Required Education Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture or construction management Details A COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for the position. Grunley will provide reasonable accommodations for disability, pregnancy and religious-based objections in accordance with applicable law. Some projects may require attestation of COVID-19 vaccination status or regular Covid-19 testing.
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