Estimator

The Christman Company•Washington, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor that will provide you with opportunities to Build More in your professional career? The Christman Company is looking for an Estimator in our DC Metro region. As an Estimator, you will assist throughout the preconstruction process by leading conceptual estimating efforts to produce accurate construction cost budgets and estimates. This role will provide input to conceptualize and interpret the scope from incomplete or schematic documents and work closely with the Preconstruction team members. You will be relied upon to successfully deliver design phase services and will have the opportunity to assist with multiple projects at once.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related job field.
Three (3) years of work experience in construction or related job field.
OR Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
The ability to contribute as a member of a team and help others succeed is very important for success at Christman.
Attributes include being self-motivated; a problem solver; creative thinking; and having a comfort level of presenting concepts and ideas.
Well organized, excellent communication, and negotiation abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
Must have the conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner and/or architect's requirements.
Complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents.
Familiarity with construction project management software.
Strong computer knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates conceptual estimating proficiency in the scope review process, subcontractor knowledge, information of On-Screen Takeoff and estimating software platforms, and in interiors estimating.
Develops skills in structural and civil estimating at concept and schematic design.
Developing knowledge of client relations and estimate presentations.
Greater depth of knowledge with regard to technical specifications.
Greater depth of knowledge with regard to pricing levels.
Meets deadline challenges and has the ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously.
Work in conjunction with the bid team to prepare accurate bid proposals.
Provide technical assistance to Project Managers in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
Assure clean handoff of estimate, bidding information, drawings, specifications, etc. to project management team.
Perform quantity take-offs.
Honor the brand promises of the Project Planning Group at Christman: providing accurate costing; proactively offering creative solutions for the team; and understanding our client's business to optimize capital investment and to win as a team