Assistant Project Manager/Estimator

Description

Join the leader in the greater Washington DC area in construction and construction management. Estime Enterprises, Inc is a construction management company founded by Lunique Estime, Pd.D. in 1996. We’ve built a solid reputation in the greater Washington DC region for exceeding client expectations. Recognized for providing creative and budget-friendly solutions, our team handles projects of all kinds, sizes, and scopes from renovating hospitals to setting up telecommunication towers, installing lines and antennas, or maintaining existing buildings.

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager/Estimator that will assist in leading construction projects and developing cost estimates for new construction and renovation projects typically valued in the range of $250,000 to $2,000,000 range. This is a great career opportunity to develop skills in estimating and project management in the construction industry.

Sign on bonus offered: $1500

Salary: base salary + % commission for each project.

Essential Functions

Working knowledge of civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines and the capacity to understand unique project requirements. Analytical skills and the ability to effectively use a variety of estimating, scheduling, and reporting software tools. The ability to effectively communicate with management, subcontractors, customers, and outside stakeholders. Also, the successful candidate must have the ability to travel to different job sites within a designated geographical area.

Job Functions

• Create detailed cost estimates that are organized by CSI divisions and arranged to follow the pricing format required by the project.
• Provide high level scoping of the project to create the estimate summary and outsourcing control worksheets.
• Facilitate outreach to subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Visit project work sites, participate in pre-proposal meetings, clarify the scope of work, and prepare RFI’s.
• Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
• Work closely with the project team and other stakeholders to develop strategy, competitive differentiation, and an overall understanding of the project.
• Develop and manage the pre-proposal RFI process and list of clarifications and exceptions.
• Develop Scope Summary Sheets (SSS).
• Develop and/or manage the development of a preliminary bid schedule.
• Understand Division 01 requirements and develop the General Conditions for the project.
• Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders through the bid process to understand and capture the complete scope of each trade in the scope summary sheets and the estimate at large.
• Manage bid receipt of subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify, understand, and manage all associated risks of the project as part of the proposal preparation process.
• Participate in negotiating final scope, price, and other terms.
• Summarize the estimate into the accounting budget and turn over the project to operations via a deliberate process.
• On occasion, negotiate subcontracts and purchase orders to assure that all project goals are being addressed.
• Participate in industry networking functions and engage in life-long learning activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in engineering or construction management and 3 years field experience or minimum 7 years field experience.

• Working knowledge of construction means and methods associated with civil and interior renovation projects;
• Extremely detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to organize and manage detailed analysis.
• Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty.
• Experience reading drawings.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office.
• Prefer, but not required, experience with construction software such as On-Screen Takeoff, Planswift.

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

· 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched funds

· Generous paid time off; 2 weeks’ vacation and 1 week sick

· Paid holidays

4640 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 100 ● Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: (301) 731-8316 ● Fax: (301) 731-9779

www.estimeinc.com

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations