Senior Estimator - Alexandria, VA

Rand Construction Corporation•Alexandria, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Senior Estimators are central to bidding and estimating, while outlining subcontractor scopes. In setting the standard for Estimators at rand, our Senior Estimators maintain relationships with qualified subcontractors, ensure competitiveness in bids, and guide key preconstruction deliverables in the proposal process. rand construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company with revenues in excess of $650 million annually offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients. We are proud to be named a “Top Workplace,

Requirements

Past experience estimating commercial construction projects required
Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction
Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications and RFPs
Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive/deadline environment

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Mastery with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, & Microsoft Office software (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel, etc.)
High mastery in navigating and leading turnover meetings, close out reviews, and cost analyses
Strong Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual estimates, bids and pricing analysis for proposed projects
Perform detailed quantity take-offs
Maintain bid log of documents, preparing detailed sub-contractor scope of work, and extensive follow-up (bid administration)
Prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFPs
Develop subcontractor relationships and solicit bids
Evaluate bid specifications and drawings + conduct site surveys
Develop budgets and RFIs
Maintain subcontractor qualified bidders list
Engage with marketing department and other internal teams during the proposal/bidding process by reviewing RFPs and bid documents and estimating project costs
Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, and project team
Maintain up-to-date expertise in systems, procedures, means and methods, computer programs, management techniques, code changes, etc.
Conduct research on latest construction materials, pricing, and trends