Senior Estimator

Anchor Construction Corporation•Lanham, MD

70d•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Anchor Construction Corporation has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Estimator. A minimum of 8 years of experience in site construction required, with a particular emphasis on water, sewer, storm, and conduit construction. Experience in estimating projects in the Washington, DC area and vicinity is extremely helpful.

Requirements

Associates Degree or BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8 years of experience as a construction Estimator required with a heavy emphasis on water, sewer, storm, and conduit construction.
Basic knowledge of specific construction tasks performed by company crews (i.e., waterline, conduit, sewer pipe installation, concrete work, etc.)
Computer software knowledge (HCSS Heavy Bid, MS Excel, MS Word, etc.)
CRM experience
Great communications skills (verbal and written), organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in estimating projects in the Washington, DC area and vicinity is extremely helpful.

Responsibilities

Ability to thoroughly review contracts, plans and specifications when awarded projects to bid.
Strong knowledge of field construction tasks (excavation, pipe installation, backfill, restoration, etc.) required.
Ability to estimate crew cost including number and class of people, equipment needs, material and other expenses.
Ability to supervise, mentor, and manage multiple estimators in the estimating department.
Extensive experience negotiating pricing with material suppliers and subcontractors.
Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software required.
Ability to perform material take-offs for projects.
Prepare bid packages for lower-tier subcontractors to price.
Assist in preparation of change order claims, when required.
Lead and/or participate in required meetings (pre-bid meetings, in-house bid meetings, project turnover meetings, progress meetings, etc.)
Prepare quote letters and other correspondence, as directed by the Vice President.

Benefits

competitive salary
paid holidays
401k retirement plan
health insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
short term disability
accidental death & disability insurance
an employee assistance program
DC commuter benefits
voluntary insurances such as long term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage and whole life insurance