Service Estimator

Overview

LOCATION:

Ashburn, VA

TITLE:

Service Estimator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Service Estimator supports the department with developing cost estimates and cost budgets for new projects across a portfolio of fast-paced service projects. You will be involved in the solutioning, pricing and proposal phases of service opportunities projects.

• Review and understand RFP/RFQ documents from customers and support request for information (RFI) process
• Identify project risks and/or challenges as part of the solutioning process
• Assist in generation of rough order of magnitude and/or formal estimates for potential projects
• Assist in proposal development
• Maintain a well-organized database of bid documents for reference upon award of contract to manage the kickoff process with the Pre Con Manager
• Support vendor submittal process for assigned projects
• Identify additional revenue opportunities for CPG, as applicable
• Coordinate with personnel from sales, engineering, preconstruction, execution and finance teams
• Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers pertaining to the task at hand
• Review and assess cost estimates
• Identify labor, material, costs and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and related documents
• Solicit input from CPG subject matter experts to clearly define job scope and requirements for self-performance opportunities
• Prepare detailed cost estimate reports
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data
• Oversee the different stages of a company project to ensure that expenses follow the forecast plan
• Provide estimation support (change orders) for ongoing projects as necessary
• Participate in post-performance job analysis to identify challenges and incorporate solutions in future efforts
• Present complex and detailed reports to management

Education/

Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Cost Management or Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in construction estimating/cost control field, with specific knowledge of MEP and ASC cost elements
• 1+ years of data center experience is preferred
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to project requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience developing and justifying budgets
• Ability to create and maintain processes for project documentation
• Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability
• Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to maintain high-quality standards

• Windows power user skill set, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and estimating software such as Accubid, RS Means, On Screen Take Off, Bluebeam
• Procore Software for vendor management

• None

• No supervisory requirements for this role

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds at a time. May be required to walk around facility.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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