Construction Project Estimator

The Durable Slate Company•Savage, MD

33d

About The Position

Our mission is to preserve and restore historic structures and landmarks. We often work with churches, government buildings, universities, museums, and private residences. Our clients value the character of their structure and are entrusting us to protect its historic fabric and often extend its lifespan. Many of the structures we work on are significant within their communities whether locally or nationally. We strive for award winning quality, world class service, and uncompromising integrity!

Requirements

Must have at least a 2-year construction related degree, construction management experience or construction estimating experience.
Must be able to read and understand blueprints and spec books.
Strong understanding of construction practices, standards, processes and how they impact the outcome of the entire project start to finish.
Able to think through the construction process and be able to accurately estimate the cost of the project without strictly relying on price per foot methods. Critical thinking.
Able to communicate effectively.
Must be willing to travel. Most travel is limited to three days at a time.
We are a state certified drug free company. You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and also random drug screening.
Must have a valid driver's license with 4 or less points for insurance purposes.
Must be able to pass Federal, NSA and Department of Defense background checks for military and/or government projects.
Be willing to learn!

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of traditional building techniques and how these buildings function to prevent water infiltration/deterioration is a strong plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Meet with potential clients to evaluate their project and determine if the work is in line with the scope of work we provide.
This position requires the ability to climb tall ladders (interior and exterior) to access areas of a structure, e.g. interior bell towers and steeples.
Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings and project sites as needed to determine the scope of work and if the project is the right fit for our company.
Provide accurate, complete, profitable, detailed estimates to respective clients.
Work through each phase of the project with our construction team to ensure each job we do is completed using historical means and methods, the Durable Way.