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Chesapeake Contracting Group · 13 hours ago

Senior Estimator

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $180K/yr

Chesapeake Contracting Group is seeking a Senior Estimator who will analyze project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of construction projects. The role involves guiding teams through the bid lifecycle, managing responses to invitations to bid, and developing effective subcontractor relationships.

B2BConstructionHome RenovationInterior Design

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Guides teams of varying sizes and expertise through the full bid lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions and successful project handovers

Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm a complete and coordinated scope

Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude

Manages responses to invitations to bid

Performs quantity takeoff

Participates in conceptual budgets with oversight from manager

Develops Tab Sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for own trade assignments

Coordinates scopes of work with bid team

Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade

Builds effective relationships subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations

Develop subcontractor relationships

Attend subcontractor networking events

Qualification

On-Screen TakeoffBluebeamMathematical skillsMS Office proficiencyConstruction estimatingDeadline managementTeam collaborationEffective communication

Required

Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software particular emphasis on Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff

Possess strong mathematical and computer skills

Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Expertise in majority of trades in Divisions 2-16

Ability to be a team member, and work in a team environment

Ability to professionally communicate and perform in a highly stressed environment

Ability and willingness to abide by Chesapeake Contracting Group's policies and Core Values on a daily basis

Ability to meet deadlines and work time commensurate with workload

Effective oral and written communication skills