Senior Construction Estimator – General Construction Firm – Base Salary to 160k/year - Falls Church, VA
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- Falls Church, VA
- $160,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Our client is a leader in the construction industry throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Having been in business over 70 years, they continue to produce high quality work and expand into new markets while standing as one of the top general contractors in the mid-Atlantic region.
- Currently they are seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to join their team in Falls Church, VA. Candidates will need experience in Estimating all scopes for ground-up commercial or multi-family projects over $35M.
- The Senior Construction Estimator will work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure a successful project implementation. The Senior Construction Estimator will read and interpret drawings, validate and write scopes of work for various trades, issue bid invitations, perform quantity takeoffs, and work with others in the Preconstruction and Project Management departments to ensure completeness in bids.
- Prepares and estimates budget costs for construction by studying plans and specifications.
- Analyzes and resolves cost differences.
- Develop and present budgets, reports, and project plans.
- Works closely with architects and other professionals.
- Schedules meetings with clients, contractors, site managers, and staff.
- Navigates and understands building codes.
- Stays up to date with safety codes and improvements in construction.
- Serve as a main project point person for trade partners and owners.
- 5+ years’ of construction experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management or equivalent experience.
- Able to read and interpret drawings.
- Experience with on-screen takeoff programs
- Base salary in the 100k – 160k/year range
- Project based bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k profit sharing plan with employer contribution
- Long term disability, voluntary life insurance and AD&D
- Employee assistance programs
- PTO and Paid Holidays