Our client is a well-established exterior services company with 35+ years of experience delivering high quality waterproofing, restoration, and building care solutions while putting safety and craftsmanship first. The Construction Waterproofing Estimator is responsible for managing the estimating process from initial review through final proposal submission. This is a Full-time, direct hire opportunity based in Hyattsville, Maryland, with a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with estimators, business development managers, project managers, construction managers, engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors to fully understand project scope, changes, RFIs, and cost adjustments prior to proposal submission
- Review and analyze RFPs, plans, specifications, amendments, and related documentation to determine scope of work, materials, labor, schedules, and overall project costs
- Perform quantity takeoffs and attend pre-bid meetings as required
- Prepare detailed estimates and provide supporting information to management and peer review teams
- Consult with clients, vendors, and internal construction teams to formulate estimates and resolve scope or pricing issues
- Maintain and update the company directory of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
- Coordinate with project managers to develop work crews, production rates, and maintain a database of actual direct and indirect costs for comparison against estimated costs
- Support and promote best practices related to the company's safety program
- Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure timely estimate completion
- Manage communication between upper management and estimating staff regarding active bids and opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience in waterproofing, masonry, and concrete repair/restoration strongly preferred
- Knowledge of construction procurement processes, contract award and buy-out procedures
- Familiarity with RFIs, AIA industry-standard documents, exhibits, and contract documentation
- Understanding of accepted industry practices, materials, techniques, and general code requirements
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Marketing, Sales, or a related field; or minimum of five (5) years of relevant estimating or construction experience
What the client offers
- 401K with company match
- Health, vision, dental benefits
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- PTO
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Employment Enterprises, Inc. is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.
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