A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent related work experience.
At least five years of estimating or relevant project experience.
Proficiency in computer software programs used in estimating, particularly On-Screen Takeoff software.
Strong mathematical and computer skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Some experience in one or more areas of Division 2–16.
Responsibilities
Analyze project documents to determine overall estimated project costs.
Gather, calculate, and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner.
Perform a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the project management team.
Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm a complete and coordinated scope.
Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
Manage responses to invitations to bid.
Perform quantity takeoffs.
Participate in conceptual budgets with oversight from a manager.
Develop tab sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulations for assigned trades.
Coordinate scopes of work with the bid team.
Author qualifications and exclusions specific to each assigned trade.
Build effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups to support company values and meet or exceed customer expectations.
Develop subcontractor relationships.
Attend subcontractor networking events.
Estimator
Chesapeake Contracting Group · Herndon, United States (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-09-08
Salary: USD 85,000–135,000
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Preconstruction
Description
The Estimator analyzes all project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of a project. Estimators gather, calculate and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner. The Estimator is also required to perform a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the project management team.
Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm a complete and coordinated scope
Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
Manages responses to invitations to bid.
Performs quantity takeoff.
Participates in conceptual budgets with oversight from manager.
Develops Tab Sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for own trade assignments.
Coordinates scopes of work with bid team.
Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade.
Builds effective relationships subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.
Develop subcontractor relationships.
Attend subcontractor networking events.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent related work experience.
Minimum of 5 or more years estimating or relevant project experience.
Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software.
Possess strong mathematical and computer skills.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Some experience in one or more areas of Division 2-16.
Benefits
📌 A flexible work environment
📌 State-of-the-art technology to get the job done
📌 New office spaces designed for today’s working environment
📌 Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs
📌 Opportunities for advancement and leadership training