Our client, a family-owned and well-established General Contractor located in Columbia, MD, is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their experienced estimating team of 5. They handle a variety of commercial construction projects, including new builds, tenant fit-outs, and renovations, serving the commercial, federal, state, and local government sectors with project values typically ranging from $25,000 to $27 million.
Your New Role: As an Assistant Estimator, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Estimator and VP of Preconstruction to prepare proposals for bids for smaller JOC projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing quantity take-offs and material quantity estimates.
- Assisting in creating detailed cost estimates.
- Compiling bid proposals.
- Communicating with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Maintaining current documentation of all estimating activities.
What You’ll Get in Return:
- Base salary $75,000 – $100,000 (dependent on candidates' level of experience).
- 401K - 50% of up to 4% of your earned salary.
- Employee Safe Harbor 401K (3%) Employer Match (2%)
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.
- Paid Time Off - 15 days, increasing to 20 days with tenure.
- 7 Paid Holidays
- WFH every Friday
- 15 days of paid parental leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
Why Join?
- Learn from the Best: Work with a highly experienced team and benefit from strong training and development.
- Diverse Projects: Gain exposure to a variety of commercial construction projects.
- Career Growth: Develop your estimating career with exposure to the estimating process, purchasing, and legal aspects.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- 1-3 years’ experience working within an estimating department in a General Contractor or Subcontractor environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical skills and capability of working in a fast-paced environment.
- A technical degree in construction management or architecture is a plus.
What You Need to Do Now: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
