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Merit 321

Gaithersburg, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Contract Analysis, Cost Estimates, Federal Government, Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, Material Take Off, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Negotiation Skills, Numerical Analysis, Primavera, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Information (RFI), Schedule Development
LOCATION
Gaithersburg, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago
An Estimator at client is responsible for managing construction project budgets and bids, specifically focusing on federal procurement, hard bids, and Design-Build projects. The role involves producing accurate material takeoffs, collaborating with subcontractors, and ensuring seamless project handoffs to management teams.
Key Responsibilities
  • Bid Management: Oversee the entire bid setup, issuance, and execution, ensuring compliance with detailed job specifications.
  • Cost Estimating: Calculate expenses for labor, materials, equipment, and buyout items.
  • Takeoffs & Analysis: Generate accurate material takeoffs from design drawings and solicit/analyze subcontractor quotations.
  • Federal Procurement Focus: Navigate Federal Government procurement methodologies, including hard bids, IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity), and task order contracts.
  • Team Collaboration: Attend pre-bid job walks, submit Requests for Information (RFIs) to architects, and assure a clean handoff of estimating data to the project management team.
  • Contract Adjustments: Evaluate contractual documents to define cost and schedule impacts for contract modifications and change orders.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Experience: Generally, requires 5+ years (10+ years for Senior Estimator levels) of estimating experience within the commercial construction industry.
  • Education: A bachelor s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred.
  • Federal Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Federal Government procurement processes and the local Washington, D.C. area subcontractor market.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard construction software (such as Bluebeam, Primavera, MS Project, and MS Excel) is mandatory.
  • Soft Skills: Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills are essential to defend estimates and negotiate with stakeholders.
Career Resources & Openings
For those based near the North Potomac/Gaithersburg, MD area. The Estimator role has a competitive salary(ranging from $90K - $150K/ year Bonuses
Great benefits!

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