Grunley Construction Company, Inc.
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Senior Estimator
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Grunley Construction Company, Inc.
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Brief Description
Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
The Senior Estimator will work closely with the Director of Estimating and the Estimating department on competitive design‑bid‑build and design‑build proposals. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for writing scopes, performing takeoff, and managing scope/communication with subcontractors associated with Divisions 3‑14. The senior estimator will be expected to lead coordination efforts with the estimating team and help mentor the team.
Requirements
Required Education Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management
Required Experience A minimum of seven (7) years of estimating experience for a general contractor or subcontractor.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must possess strong communication skills
Must have strong organizational and math skills
Must have strong capabilities in reading and understanding construction documents
Must understand the processes and sequencing of construction and be able to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding process
Must have extensive knowledge of the construction industry
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Preferred Experience
Experience using construction software such as Procore, On‑Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam and Building Connected.
Experience in the Metro Washington DC area.
Responsibilities/Duties
Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects at a time. This includes reviewing design narratives and coordinating with design partners to develop complete scopes of work on design‑build pursuits.
Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem‑solve, negotiate, and ensure proper subcontractor coverage for each project.
Perform quantity take‑offs, summarize quantities in estimate files, and draft pricing including self‑perform work.
Attend project site visits and pre‑proposal meetings.
Work with the Director of Estimating to set‑up and lead estimates, and assist in training new estimators.
Analytically review project documents to develop well‑written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions.
Attend industry networking events, subcontractor networking events, and individual subcontractor meetings to develop and maintain relationships.
Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades.
Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y‑sheets, reviewing proposals and coordinating with subcontractors. Review scopes with all subcontractors prior to bid day.
Our benefits package is designed to support employee well‑being and financial security, including employer‑sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education, experience, market consideration, and geographic location. The salary range for this role will be $115,000.00‑$150,000.00.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@grunley.com or by phone at 240‑399‑6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Grunley Construction Company, Inc. by 2x
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
Herndon, VA
$115,000.00–$150,000.00
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Senior Estimator
role at
Grunley Construction Company, Inc.
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Brief Description
Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
The Senior Estimator will work closely with the Director of Estimating and the Estimating department on competitive design‑bid‑build and design‑build proposals. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for writing scopes, performing takeoff, and managing scope/communication with subcontractors associated with Divisions 3‑14. The senior estimator will be expected to lead coordination efforts with the estimating team and help mentor the team.
Requirements
Required Education Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management
Required Experience A minimum of seven (7) years of estimating experience for a general contractor or subcontractor.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must possess strong communication skills
Must have strong organizational and math skills
Must have strong capabilities in reading and understanding construction documents
Must understand the processes and sequencing of construction and be able to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding process
Must have extensive knowledge of the construction industry
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Preferred Experience
Experience using construction software such as Procore, On‑Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam and Building Connected.
Experience in the Metro Washington DC area.
Responsibilities/Duties
Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects at a time. This includes reviewing design narratives and coordinating with design partners to develop complete scopes of work on design‑build pursuits.
Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem‑solve, negotiate, and ensure proper subcontractor coverage for each project.
Perform quantity take‑offs, summarize quantities in estimate files, and draft pricing including self‑perform work.
Attend project site visits and pre‑proposal meetings.
Work with the Director of Estimating to set‑up and lead estimates, and assist in training new estimators.
Analytically review project documents to develop well‑written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions.
Attend industry networking events, subcontractor networking events, and individual subcontractor meetings to develop and maintain relationships.
Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades.
Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y‑sheets, reviewing proposals and coordinating with subcontractors. Review scopes with all subcontractors prior to bid day.
Our benefits package is designed to support employee well‑being and financial security, including employer‑sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education, experience, market consideration, and geographic location. The salary range for this role will be $115,000.00‑$150,000.00.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@grunley.com or by phone at 240‑399‑6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Grunley Construction Company, Inc. by 2x
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
Herndon, VA
$115,000.00–$150,000.00
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