Details:

Eldersburg, MD

Salary: $100,000 - 130,000/year

Commercial Construction Experience 

 YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

• When assigned, assume lead role in estimate preparation
• Review project plans and specifications for completeness and constructability
• Prepare subcontractor/vendor lists; identify, cultivate, and attract new subcontractors and vendors; develop, maintain, and enhance relationships
• Issue bid invitations to subcontractors and vendors, ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package, follow-up, and establish participation
• Prepare bid packages and/or bid forms to clarify project scope requirements and to coordinate work amongst trades
• Prepare Interested Bidders Memo
• Prepare bid management platform details page for project bid solicitation
• Inventory and distribute documents
• Attend pre-bid conferences and jobsite visits
• Prepare detailed take-offs/quantity surveys
• Create questions to Architects/Engineers for clarification
• Obtain costs from municipal agencies for permits, licenses, taxes, fees, etc.
• Request GC bid bonds (for R&M) from accounting, if required for project bid submission
• Prepare clear, properly formatted Bid Analysis Worksheets
• Analyze and scope subcontractor and vendor proposals, establish consistency among proposals, and coordinate scope with other packages
• Assemble detailed Sage Timberline estimates and modify pricing to suit project
• Ensure that all work scope items for assigned trade packages are covered in project estimates
• Ensure estimates are accurate; assist with monitoring design to control project costs between milestone estimates, so that previous estimates are not exceeded
• Prepare detailed variance reports to explain differences between milestone estimates
• Assist with developing General Conditions and Schedules

Requirements:

• Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (construction management or related degree, preferred)
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Minimum of three years preconstruction/estimating experience preferred
• Field Experience – Minimum of one year (more experience is preferred)
• Demonstrate effective use of technology including Microsoft Office programs and estimating/construction related computer software
• Support and encourage all team members in their roles and responsibilities
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate drive and initiative in performance of duties
• Exhibit integrity and positive attitude
• Demonstrate use of reasoning skills and ability to resolve issues quickly
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement