Construction Estimator II

TITLE: CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR II

LOCATION: Ashburn, VA (in office Mon-Thurs - Remote Fridays)

Position Summary

The Construction Estimator supports the department with developing cost estimates and cost budgets for new projects across a portfolio of fast-paced construction/ service projects. You will be involved in the solutioning, pricing and the proposal phases.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and understand RFP/RFQ documents from customers and supports request for information (RFI) process.
• Identify project risks and/or challenges as part of solutioning process.
• Assist in generation of rough order of magnitude and/or formal estimates for potential projects.
• Assist in proposal development.
• Maintain a well-organized database of bid documents for reference upon award of contract.
• Identify additional revenue opportunities for CPG, as applicable.
• Coordinate with personnel from sales, engineering, preconstruction, execution, and finance team.
• Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers pertaining to the task at hand.
• Review and assess cost estimates.
• Identify labor, material, costs, and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and any related documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimate reports.
• Present complex and detailed reports to management.
• Comfortable making site visits and documenting the data for distribution to the CPG team.
  
  

Education/Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience in construction estimating with specific knowledge of Mission critical systems.
• 2 years of data center experience relating to batteries, UPS replacements and general maintenance required in a mission critical environment.
• Electrical estimating is a plus.
• Adept developing high level construction schedules utilizing tools like: P6 & MSProject Scheduler
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to project requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and justifying budgets.
• Ability to create and maintain processes for project documentation.
• Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage internal and external meetings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. On Screen Take Off or Bluebeam, BuildingConnected or Accubid or RS Means preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel up 20% for local candidates within the VA, DC, MD area.
• Must be a US Citizen
  
  

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds at a time. May be required to walk around facility.
  
  

Benefits To Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Learn more about CPG by checking out our website here

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