Estimator - Grunley Construction Company, Inc.

Description/Job Summary

The Estimator will work closely with the Director of Estimating and the Estimating department on competitive design-bid-build and design-build bids. The Estimator will be responsible for writing scopes, performing takeoff, and managing scope/communication with subcontractors associated with Divisions 4-14. 

Responsibilities/Duties

• Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects at a time.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem solve, negotiate, and ensure proper coverage for each project.
• Perform quantity take-offs, summarize quantities in estimate file, and draft pricing for self-perform work.
• Attend project site visits and pre-proposal meetings.
• 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 office visits / lunch 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
• Have strong organizational and math skills
• Experience reading and understanding construction documents
• Understand the processes and squencing of construction and be able to provide constructability input into the estiamting and bidding process.

Required Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction field.

Must:

• Have extensive knowledge of the construction industry
• Advanced knowlege of Microsoft, Excel and Word

Preferred Experience

• Experience using construction software such as Procore, Blue Beam and Building Connected
• Experience in the Metro Washington DC area

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction management. 

Required Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

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.