Estimator Reston, Virginia, United States

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc • Reston, VA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 4d ago

We are a full-service, Site Development Contractor that works throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. As a successful contracting business, we are growing our clientele and currently have a full-time, long-term opportunity for a Civil Estimator to join our team of professionals in our headquarters in Reston, Virginia. In this role you will utilize your analytical skills to interpret civil plans, review civil plan sheets, complete take-offs using Trimble Business Center - HCE, and work directly with our Chief Estimator to assist with developing cost estimates and putting together proposals for various site work construction projects.

Join our civil construction team and experience a dynamic environment where passion and innovation intertwine. We embrace a culture that fuels success, where collaboration is key, ideas are heard, and your skills are celebrated. Ready to make a direct impact on a growing operation? Your journey with Team Muller begins today!

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Responsibilities:

Complete take-offs using Trimble Business Center – HCE
Evaluate site access and conditions and propose production levels for proposals
Manage take-off and bidding process for Green Infrastructure (Stormwater) installation projects
Work with Estimating Assistant to keep bid matrix and bidding calendar current and to put together backup info needed for proposals
When needed, complete linear take-offs from plans
Work with our internal Superintendents to evaluate time/materials/equipment needed to perform tasks that we self-perform for specific opportunities
Prepare proposal for review and build proposal folder with backup related to project
Identify scope of work and assumptions and exclusions proposal is based off of
Submit and follow up on status of proposals submitted to clients
Make site visits as needed to confirm scope of work
For proposals won, hand off project and proposal to Operations Team for successful project completion

Required Qualifications:

A.A.S. or B.S. Degree: Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent is preferred
General understanding of civil construction (i.e., professional or educational/internship)
Experience estimating wet utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain)
Must have basic heavy equipment knowledge (as far as what equipment can be used to complete different scopes of work/tasks)
Experience using earthwork take-off software and open to using/learning Trimble Business Center – HCE
Experienced with all aspects of site development (E&S, clearing, earthwork and excavation, utilities, fine grading, concrete and paving, stabilization, etc.)
Experience bidding installation of Stormwater Facilities/BMP’s is a plus

Compensation: