Senior Estimating + Preconstruction Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Category
Employment Opportunities
Job Location
Rockville
Tracking Code
853-823
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Intro
DAVIS Construction is the largest general contractor that solely serves the MidAtlantic region, with offices in Rockville, MD and Philadelphia, PA. Voted on by our employees, DAVIS has been consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal since the program's inception in 2007. At DAVIS, we embrace and value diversity as a strength and are committed to intentionally building a workplace where our employees are provided the necessary support to be successful. We became an employee-owned company in 1990 and still are today, sharing profits with our employees through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
DAVIS is seeking a Senior Estimating + Preconstruction Engineer responsible for assisting the preconstruction and estimating teams in pursuing work through the development of proposal responses, providing preconstruction services, preparing competitive bid responses, and compiling Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) presentations for negotiated projects.
Here’s What You Get To Do
Assist in making development projects progress to the construction phaseCollaborate with Project teams to assist with establishing comprehensive construction cost estimates and final pricing packages incorporating operations standardsParticipate in budget/bid assemblyWrite scopes and develop qualifications Solicit and review bids from trade partners and material suppliersAnalyze submitted responses to identify missing scope, listed qualifications, noted exclusions and work to compare equivalent bid submissionsSecure sufficient trade partner coverage by effective communication and managementOpportunity to perform quantity take off for a variety of building components and systemsInfluence the project design to meet owner goalsBe part of a team environment and set the tone to impact the project and the greater good of the DAVIS culture and success for allYear-round opportunities for networking and volunteering in the communities we work inGrow trade partner relationships
Here’s who you are: (required)
3+ years’ experience in estimating or preconstruction for commercial construction in a variety of a market sectors. Strong communicator, both verbal and written, with ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organizationOnboarding will take place in our Rockville office and will be hybrid thereafterPlan reading experience
Here’s what we love for you to have: (preferences)
Experience presenting pricing information to clients.Experience in Construction and Estimating with knowledge of local GC's and subcontractors. Strong understanding of local pricingAbility to build strong relationships with local trade partners.Quantity Take-off software experience (On Screen Take-off or Sketch-up preferred)PDF editor software experience (Brava or Bluebeam preferred)Experience estimating and providing preconstruction for Healthcare, Life Science or Multi-family projectsBachelor’s degree or related experience
For All Employees, We Value The Following Attributes
Safety – Consistently works within DAVIS safety standards; promotes safety as a priority with coworkers, subcontractors, and external clientsTeam Collaboration– Works effectively within their own team and across the organization; promotes team atmosphere and culture; has a positive, can-do attitudeCommitment to Quality – Applies DAVIS standards to produce high quality work on a consistent basis; produces work that is accurate and reliable, actively demonstrates excellence in service; builds and maintains integrity as a core function of their job and in their relationships with othersChampions DAVIS Business – Consistently markets DAVIS business within the scope of their job; actively seeks and / or supports new business opportunities; actively builds relationships and encourages others to do the same
We are not authorized to use a staffing agency or third-party vendors to fill this position.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
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