Lead Project Estimator

3 weeks ago

Elkridge, United States Benchmark Construction Company Full time

Who You Are: Someone who values high standards, loyalty, and a deep commitment to quality. You take pride in delivering excellence on every project, and have the skills, integrity, and drive to lead in a fast-paced environment. You want the opportunity to apply your expertise, grow your leadership abilities, and contribute to projects that reflect our long-standing reputation for success.


Who We Are: Benchmark is a General Contractor established in Lancaster, PA & Elkridge, MD. More than that, we are a group of skilled, relationship-minded, driven individuals who form a tight-knit team. At the core of our identity is a commitment to exceeding our clients’ expectations through employee well-being. We realize that our success starts and ends with our employees, so we have built a culture of empowerment and collaboration. We challenge each employee to achieve their full potential through career advancement initiatives, a focus on work-life balance, and a team approach to projects.


How you will make an impact:

  • Relationship Building: Your professionalism, honesty, and commitment to building strong relationships will be essential as you work closely with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and owners. You'll provide constructability and cost data with a comprehensive, holistic understanding of each project’s unique needs.
  • Project Analysis: You’ll dive deep into project specifications and drawings, attending pre-bid meetings to thoroughly understand the scope of work. Your attention to detail ensures that every estimate is grounded in fact.
  • Estimate Preparation: With a focus on precision, you’ll prepare detailed estimates, carefully identifying labor, material, and time requirements from project proposals, plans, and specifications. Your skill in breaking down complex information will be crucial to accurate estimates.
  • Takeoff: Conduct thorough takeoffs across all trades, ensuring you completely grasp the project’s scope and that nothing is missed.
  • Market Insight: You’ll leverage your industry insight to gather bids from qualified subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring we get the best materials at the right value. Your careful evaluation of bids will help drive informed decisions, resolving cost discrepancies with a sharp, analytical eye.
  • Cost Management: You’ll balance creative project vision with financial reality, offering value engineering solutions to keep projects within budget while maintaining the highest standards.
  • Scope & Collaboration: Collaborate with subcontractors and fellow estimators to review and refine proposals, ensuring comprehensive and accurate scopes of work. Your teamwork will be key in eliminating scope gaps and driving project success.
  • Negotiation: You’ll use your strong negotiation skills to purchase subcontracts, making informed recommendations that are backed by a complete understanding of the scope of work.
  • Presentation & Contract Oversight: You will confidently assemble and present detailed estimates, ensuring both numerical accuracy and clear descriptive information. Post-award, you'll continue to oversee contracts and manage extra work items, change orders, and procurement needs.
  • Documentation & Accountability: You’ll maintain organized and accurate files of working documents to support your estimates, ensuring accountability and precision at every stage.
  • Generate Interest & Build Value: Your role will help create excitement about the project within the industry, securing preferred pricing and positioning Benchmark as a leader in the field.
  • Teamwork & Leadership: As an essential member of the estimating team, you’ll collaborate closely with other estimators to ensure every project benefits from shared expertise and collective leadership.


What You Bring (Experience & Qualifications)

  • Education & Expertise: A bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related engineering discipline is preferred, but equivalent experience in the field is highly valued. Your 8+ years of commercial construction estimating experience within the Mid-Atlantic region will set you up for success.
  • Industry Knowledge: You bring solid experience with construction technologies, equipment, and methods, along with a deep understanding of design and budget management. Familiarity with software tools like SmartBid, Procore, Destini, and Bluebeam is a plus.
  • Analytical Skills: Your strong math skills, including algebra and geometry, are critical as you analyze and solve complex problems. You have a proven ability to navigate specifications, plans, and detailed project information.
  • Leadership & Communication: You are an effective communicator, able to collaborate with both internal teams and external partners. You take pride in presenting proposals and projects with confidence, always maintaining clear, professional interactions.
  • Multitasking Mastery: You excel at managing multiple assignments at once, maintaining close attention to detail while delivering high-quality work. You understand the importance of deadlines and are committed to getting the job done right.
  • High Standards & Integrity: Your commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development aligns with our core values. You take pride in delivering exceptional results and contributing to the success of every project.
  • Positive Attitude & Dedication: You approach each challenge with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset, always striving to exceed client expectations while fostering strong, loyal relationships with all stakeholders.


Why Choose Benchmark?

  • Thriving Culture: Step into a workplace that breathes positivity, collaboration, and friendliness. At Benchmark, we're more than just colleagues; we're a supportive community working together toward success.
  • Celebrations: Join the festivities From holiday parties and employee appreciation events to year-end celebrations and summer picnics, we find any reason to gather, connect, and celebrate the unique spirit that makes Benchmark extraordinary.
  • Comprehensive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that goes beyond the basics, like our 100% employer-paid EAP program with Unlimited Counseling Sessions for you and your dependents. Or our Student Loan Repayment Program. We invest in your well-being and growth, ensuring you're equipped for success on every front.
  • Elevate Your Potential: Embark on a journey of continuous improvement with our In-House Training and Development program: Benchmark University. From professional to personal growth, we're committed to nurturing your potential.
  • Innovative Mindset: Harness the power of innovative technology and resources as you navigate the construction world with Benchmark. Stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
  • Mentorship & Committees: Participate in our Mentorship Program and explore diverse committees. Your voice matters, and opportunities to shape the trajectory of Benchmark are yours to seize.
  • Exciting Industry: Dive into a world of excitement and constant evolution – Construction At Benchmark, every day is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fun, and ever-changing business where innovation meets tradition.

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