Service Estimator

Position: Service Estimator

Location: 19775 Belmont Executive Plaza Suite 200 Ashburn, VA

Pay Range: $65,013 - $97,580 per year

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 the 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 any 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 the 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:

• 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

• 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

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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