
Junior Estimator
- Chantilly, VA
- $65,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings as needed
- Attend bid review meetings and be prepared to contribute when necessary
- Regularly attend weekly preconstruction meetings with the entire team
- Maintain an elevated level of professionalism with clients, vendors, and colleagues; work to establish positive working relationships
- Review blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications to assist in determining scope
- Review RFP's/Design Documents and prepare RFI's as needed
- Document all assumptions, clarifications and exclusions for incorporation into proposals
- Assist with the development of cost estimates for projects
- Create project BOM (Bill of Materials) for the estimating team
- Conduct research to assess the cost of materials, labor, and equipment
- Support the preparation of bid proposals for Preconstruction team
- Direct communication with vendors and subcontractors as needed
- Provide regular updates on project status to vendors and subcontractors
- Obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
- Organize electronic files with an understanding of collaborative file management
- Provide timely and complete documentation of work performed
- Maintain accurate records of estimates, changes, and project communications
- Assist with project management tasks as needed
- Excellent communication skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with BlueBeam and Procore
- Familiarity with estimation software and tools such as BlueBeam, Procore, and Mircosoft Office.
- 1+ year of MEP Estimating Experience.
- Commercial general contractor/construction experience