Field Operations Spring 2025 Co-Op - DC

Consigli Construction Co.

Full-time - Mid Level

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Estimator position at Consigli Construction Co., Inc. involves estimating complex and large-scale construction projects, ensuring that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently while exceeding client expectations. The role requires strong analytical skills to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates, as well as effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Estimate complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, and value engineering.
• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, exceeding client expectations throughout the project duration.
• Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates for projects.
• Facilitate collaboration amongst team members and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and inquiries to the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis, qualifications, and assumptions for estimates.
• Manage subcontractor solicitation and selection process, ensuring quality control of bids and estimates.
• Prepare in-house budgets and GMP, and conduct contract performance reviews with Junior Estimators.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the estimating field.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• 8+ years' experience in construction.
• 3-5+ years' experience as a construction estimator.
• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Highly developed sense of professional ethics.
• Ability to work both on a team and independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• High attention to detail.