1. Home
  2. Architects & Construction
  3. Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

Lot Squared Development Unverified

Multiple Cities, USA

Apply Now

Posted Mar 16, 2022 32 views

Does this sound like you?

  • You have a deep and wide knowledge of construction practices.
  • You can break down a problem to solve it.
  • You like presenting data to colleagues.
  • You prefer working as a member of a strong estimating team.
  • If so, then we have an opportunity for you!We are Lot Squared Development, and we develop high-profile luxury homes and boutique condominiums in Washington, DC. Our projects have been featured in The Washington Post, Builder Online, and KBB Magazine.
  • As Construction Estimator, you would be a member of our internal estimating team.
  • As we are a design-build company that purchases deals we self-source, the estimating team serves a dual purpose.
  • First, because we source our own deals, the team provides order-of-magnitude cost estimates to leadership to make business decisions.
  • Second, because we act as general contractor for our own projects, the team performs project budget oversight and assists procurement in drafting scopes-of-work for contracts
  • The position is full-time and 100% remote.
  • Regular hours for this position are 9am to 6pm EST Monday through Friday with occasional nights and weekends.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Analyze and estimate project construction costs to help leadership perform due diligence and solve business problems.
  • Perform material takeoffs and cost estimates.
  • Draft scopes of work and payment schedules for bid packages, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
  • Compile project budgets; update budgets with actual spend; perform budget variance analysis, KPI analyses, and project forecasting; report findings to project team.
  • Conduct value engineering exercises on projects as required to reduce cost or cut waste.
  • Perform research on historical pricing and unit pricing; assist company in maintaining the unit cost database as necessary.
  • Keep up with news and trends pertaining to US residential construction.
  • Communicate via phone calls, Zoom, and email with vendors and suppliers as required.
  • Perform administrative duties relevant to the position as required.

Qualifications

  • Strong English verbal and written skills.
  • At least three years as a construction estimator or a construction cost analyst.
  • Experience with Planswift strongly preferred; experience with construction estimating software required.
  • Strong working knowledge of construction procurement practices, especially procurement for residential, multifamily, or renovations.
  • Strong working knowledge of construction practices; experience with projects in multiple markets a plus; knowledge of US residential practices preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Excel.

Skills

Estimators Construction Estimating MS Excel Cooordination Skills Planswift

Job Details

Industry:
Construction / Cement / Metals
Functional Area:
Architects & Construction
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Full Time/Permanent
Job Location:
Washington, DC, USA
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
5 Years
Apply Before:
Apr 17, 2022
Posting Date:
Mar 16, 2022

Lot Squared Development

Construction / Cement / Metals · 11-50 employees -
Follow

What is your Competitive Advantage?

Get quick competitive analysis and professional insights about yourself
Talk to our expert team of counsellors to improve your CV!
Try Rozee Premium
I found a job on Rozee!