Estimator

CARDINAL CIVIL RESOURCES • Williamsburg, VA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal is seeking an Estimator to join our dynamic and growing team. As an Estimator, you will support the business at large and help improve workplace communication and efficiency. You will conduct yourself as a leader with high integrity and excellent attention to detail.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Business, Construction, or Engineering.
• Surveying experience (in and out of the office) 5 year minimum
• Site Construction experience of at least 5 years.
• Microsoft Office (required)
• Bluebeam Revu
• Proficiency in mathematics, statistics and data analysis
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Report writing and strategic planning skills
• Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
• Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Writing – including technical
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Identify and analyze labor, material costs, and time requirements, by searching proposals, blueprints, project plans, and any related documents to gain a thorough understanding of the project
• Analyze company data, monitor budgets and prices using software packages
• Determine what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
• Prepare material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
• Create labor estimates for any project
• Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors and contractors
• Manage bids from vendors and contractors
• Use bid data to prepare detailed cost analysis/estimate reports
• Present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
• Compile and record actual costs
• Review and assess cost estimates
• Source new opportunities
• Manage Win/Loss tracking and reporting
• Manage competitor list (cross-reference with Win/Loss tracking)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending
• Health Savings
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree