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Company Description
Clay Construction is a Class A General Contractor based in Leesburg, VA, operating in the Northern Virginia Metropolitan area. We specialize in providing a range of commercial construction services, including office fit outs, commercial building renovations, medical buildouts, restaurant construction, retail buildouts, hospitality, and multifamily construction. Our focus is on delivering high-quality projects within budget and on time to ensure a seamless experience for our clients.
Job Overview
Clay Construction, a growing commercial general contractor located in Leesburg, VA specializing in retail, office, and industrial construction has a position immediately available for a Senior Estimator with a minimum of five years of solid commercialconstruction estimating experience. In this position, you will be responsible for surveying projects, estimating labor and materials costs, and communicating financial cost and project timelines to customers.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Senior Estimator will lead the pricing and bidding of construction projects
Solicit and maintain communications with subcontractors and vendors
Read Architectural/MEP drawings thoroughly to draft bid lists and scope of work
Visit jobsites with subcontractors to verify understanding of scope prior to receiving bids
Prepare subcontractor bid packages utilizing company processes
Use creative approaches and negotiate with subcontractors to gain better pricing
Managing bids from vendors and contractors and use bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis
Buyout contracts with subcontractors
Prepare and bid change orders during construction process
Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and architects during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy
Present estimates to clients in a timely manner
Recommend cost-reduction/value engineer options
Assist project management team in final project preparation transactions
Qualifications:
5+ years as commercial construction estimator
Strong project management and computer skills
Ability to read construction documents and drawings
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
Familiarity and qualified capabilities with ProCore, Smartsheets, MS Project, Bluebeam and other project management and estimating software
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
College degree
Company Description
Clay Construction is a Class A General Contractor based in Leesburg, VA, operating in the Northern Virginia Metropolitan area. We specialize in providing a range of commercial construction services, including office fit outs, commercial building renovations, medical buildouts, restaurant construction, retail buildouts, hospitality, and multifamily construction. Our focus is on delivering high-quality projects within budget and on time to ensure a seamless experience for our clients.
Job Overview
Clay Construction, a growing commercial general contractor located in Leesburg, VA specializing in retail, office, and industrial construction has a position immediately available for a Senior Estimator with a minimum of five years of solid commercialconstruction estimating experience. In this position, you will be responsible for surveying projects, estimating labor and materials costs, and communicating financial cost and project timelines to customers.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Senior Estimator will lead the pricing and bidding of construction projects
Solicit and maintain communications with subcontractors and vendors
Read Architectural/MEP drawings thoroughly to draft bid lists and scope of work
Visit jobsites with subcontractors to verify understanding of scope prior to receiving bids
Prepare subcontractor bid packages utilizing company processes
Use creative approaches and negotiate with subcontractors to gain better pricing
Managing bids from vendors and contractors and use bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis
Buyout contracts with subcontractors
Prepare and bid change orders during construction process
Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and architects during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy
Present estimates to clients in a timely manner
Recommend cost-reduction/value engineer options
Assist project management team in final project preparation transactions
Qualifications:
5+ years as commercial construction estimator
Strong project management and computer skills
Ability to read construction documents and drawings
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
Familiarity and qualified capabilities with ProCore, Smartsheets, MS Project, Bluebeam and other project management and estimating software
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
College degree