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Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

Job in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 21046, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Analyze all project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of a project
  • Gather, calculate, and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner
  • Perform 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 takeoff
  • Participate in conceptual budgets with oversight from manager
  • Develop tab sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for assigned trades
  • Coordinate scopes of work with the bid team
  • Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade
  • Build effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups
  • 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
  • Proficiency in all computer software programs used in estimating, with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software
  • 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
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in construction cost estimation, project document analysis, and effective collaboration with subcontractors and project management teams. Proficient in utilizing estimating software and MS Office tools to produce accurate and timely bid proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Construction Cost Estimation
  • On-Screen Takeoff Software
  • Quantity Takeoff
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 5 Years Estimating Experience
Hard Skills
  • Cost Estimation
  • Data Analysis
  • Mathematical Skills
  • Project Document Review
  • Bid Tabulation
  • Scope Coordination
  • Risk Identification
  • Subcontractor Proposal Preparation
  • Conceptual Budgeting
  • Quantity Takeoff
Soft Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
Industry Keywords
  • Division 2-16
  • Construction Management
  • Project Management
  • Competitive Bidding
  • Subcontractor Networking
Tools & Technologies
  • MS Office Products
  • On-Screen Takeoff Software
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