Senior Cost Estimator

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🔥 12 hours ago

🐊 Florida, Maryland, +1 more states – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote 🦀 Maryland – Remote ⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $125k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Above Group, Inc.

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🏗️ Construction

Consulting • Healthcare • Construction

Above Group, Inc. is a company that specializes in engineering, design, and consulting services. Their expertise lies in designing highly technical building systems to provide solutions across various sectors including Government, Healthcare, Industrial Manufacturing, Life Science, and Aerospace. The company offers a range of services such as Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire Protection Engineering, and Telecommunication & Technology design. Above Group, Inc. emphasizes core values of Christian principles, teamwork, and quality service, and has been recognized as one of the Best Firms To Work For in 2024 by the Zweig Group. They are also committed to demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ through their work.

📋 Description

• Own cost estimating for design projects from conceptual budgeting through construction documents • Serve as lead estimator on assigned multidisciplinary projects • Develop and manage estimates through conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases • Perform quantity takeoffs directly from Revit and AutoCAD models alongside BIM and design teams • Resolve gaps between design intent, scope, and budget through value engineering and cost-benefit analysis • Prepare conceptual budgets, fee proposals, and comparative cost models for prospective clients and projects • Write basis-of-estimate narratives, cost reports, scope clarifications, and qualifications/exclusions • Respond to RFIs • Build and maintain the department’s unit-cost database, historical cost library, estimating standards, templates, and processes • Keep estimates current with code requirements, jurisdictional fees, local bidding conditions, labor rates, and material pricing • Review design concepts with engineering leads and project managers to align design intent with project budgets • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, BIM teams, contractors, and senior leadership

🎯 Requirements

• 6–10 years in cost estimating, general contracting, or related construction work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent field/trade experience considered • General contracting background strongly preferred, with hands-on field and/or estimating experience • Estimating experience in government and healthcare markets strongly preferred • Experience benchmarking labor and material costs against historical data, vendor quotes, and subcontractor pricing • Working knowledge of estimating platforms including RSMeans, Sage Estimating/Accubid, ConEst, WinEst, or Trade Service • Experience with takeoff tools such as Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar • Enough Revit and AutoCAD experience to extract quantities and review MEP design documents • Proficient knowledge of computers and Microsoft Suite, including Outlook and Word • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and macros • Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, telecommunications, and fire protection systems as they relate to cost, constructability, and market pricing • Strong understanding of general contracting practices, bid processes, subcontractor scope leveling, and contractor cost coding using CSI MasterFormat • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Highly organized and detail oriented • Analytical and strategic planning ability, with the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously • Discretion and dependability with sensitive cost and client information • U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency • Willingness to travel up to 20% for site visits and client meetings • Reliable high-speed internet capable of supporting video conferencing, VPN, and cloud applications • Secure home network appropriate for confidential company and client information • Nice to have: ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), or similar certification

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life coverage • Disability coverage • Employer-funded HSA contributions • Annual profit-sharing bonus tied to the company’s collective results • Fully remote work or hybrid work option • Dedicated, quiet workspace suitable for sustained focus and professional video meetings