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Senior Construction Estimator

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Job Description

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