Construction Estimator

3 weeks ago

Midlothian, United States The Old Dominion Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: salaried/exempt

Old Dominion Insulation, Inc. and Old Dominion Firestopping, LLC. are looking for an experienced Construction Estimator to join our Preconstruction Team in Midlothian, VA.


Major Duties and Responsibilities


Estimator:

  • Manage bid pricing from all vendors
  • Review documentation (e.g., plans, specifications), communicate with the vendor and contractor, and visits job sites and other venues as needed to ensure understanding of the scope of work and project requirements
  • Research the cost of items (e.g., materials, equipment, labor) on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate estimates
  • Complete take-offs using onscreen take-off software to gather information needed for bids
  • Generate accurate, detailed, and timely estimates and purchase orders for all products
  • Prepare and submit bid packages within the specified timeframe
  • Conduct ongoing cost analysis to verify profitability and adjust estimating procedures when necessary
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and trade partners
  • Manage all potential change orders
  • Communicates with trade partners and team members throughout all stages of the project to ensure the project stays within budget
  • Continually seek and identify opportunities to grow and position the business for success
  • Oversee the preparation and maintenance of project logs and directories of suppliers, contractors and other trade partners


Assistant Estimator:

  • Attend site visits, pre-bid walkthroughs and other pre-project meetings
  • Compile all documents needed to generate a bid
  • Help collect additional information from customers and/or vendors as needed to assist estimators with identifying factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor; and incorporate quantities and pricing into the project budget
  • Organize, review, and prepare job files, identifying clear scopes of work and any potential risk factors
  • Assist with generating construction budget by studying plans, completing quality takeoffs, and evaluating updated plans for changes
  • Double-check estimates
  • Assist with presenting and explaining project budgets to customers, operations team, and others
  • Monitor customer and project deadlines and communicate any changes or issues to the team
  • Assist with identifying and tracking leads, proposals, and bids
  • Oversee work progress, review and update logs, and communicate potential issues and challenges to estimator and other team members
  • Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications, throughout the entire course of the project
  • Write up technical reports, purchase orders, project updates, and proposals


Qualifications


Estimator:

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in construction estimating
  • Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Engineering or related field
  • Ability to read, understand, and navigate architectural plans and specifications
  • Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively
  • Considerable knowledge of construction processes
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Excellent math and analytical skills
  • Detail-orientated and decisive
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Impeccable problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and other trade partners

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience using onscreen take-off software
  • Professional certificate in construction estimating


Assistant Estimator:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Engineering or related field; or some college (2+ years) and 4+ years’ experience in the construction industry
  • Working knowledge of commercial construction processes and costs
  • Ability to read, understand, and navigate construction blueprints, plans, and project specifications
  • Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and other trade partners
  • Excellent math and analytical skills
  • Critical thinker and problem-solver
  • Self-directed, highly organized, and detail-orientated
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior construction estimating experience
  • Prior experience using onscreen take-off software


Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb
  • Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed
  • Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video
  • Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
  • Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs


 Note: Offers will be made based on candidates' qualifications relevant to the position.


#ZR

Company DescriptionThe Old Dominion Group comprises a family of best-in-class Specialty Services Contractors including Insulation, Heat Tracing, Firestopping, Abatement & Demolition, Scaffolding, Healthcare Services, Core Drilling/Saw Cutting, Division 10 - Specialties, Safety Supply, and Duct Cleaning.

We serve both the public and private sectors, performing work in Healthcare, Education, Research & Technology, Data Centers, Manufacturing/Food & Beverage, Commercial Buildings, Transit Systems, Pharmaceutical, and more.

Headquartered in Richmond, VA, but performing work nationwide, The Old Dominion Group has branch offices in 11 locations with a workforce 1,000 strong - and we're growing every day

At The Old Dominion Group, we are committed to a shared set of goals that set us apart and drive our success:
- To Grow Our Business
- To Create Opportunities for Our Employees
- To Provide for our Families and Our Communities.
- To Always Follow Through and Deliver Solutions, “Do What You Say You Will Do” (DWYSYWD)

For a full list of our capabilities and services, and to learn more about our company, visit OldDominion.Group.

ODG Affiliate Companies:

Old Dominion Insulation\t\t
Kirby-Cundiff Insulation
Old Dominion Coatings
Old Dominion Specialties
Old Dominion Heat Trace\t
Old Dominion Healthcare Services\t
Old Dominion Firestopping
Firestop of Virginia, Inc\t\t
Old Dominion Abatement & Demolition
Integrated Scaffolding Concepts\t
DrillCore
Torque Supply\t\t\t\t
Hyper Clean Duct CleaningCompany DescriptionThe Old Dominion Group comprises a family of best-in-class Specialty Services Contractors including Insulation, Heat Tracing, Firestopping, Abatement & Demolition, Scaffolding, Healthcare Services, Core Drilling/Saw Cutting, Division 10 - Specialties, Safety Supply, and Duct Cleaning.\r
\r
We serve both the public and private sectors, performing work in Healthcare, Education, Research & Technology, Data Centers, Manufacturing/Food & Beverage, Commercial Buildings, Transit Systems, Pharmaceutical, and more.\r
\r
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, but performing work nationwide, The Old Dominion Group has branch offices in 11 locations with a workforce 1,000 strong - and we're growing every day\r
\r
At The Old Dominion Group, we are committed to a shared set of goals that set us apart and drive our success:\r
- To Grow Our Business\r
- To Create Opportunities for Our Employees\r
- To Provide for our Families and Our Communities.\r
- To Always Follow Through and Deliver Solutions, “Do What You Say You Will Do” (DWYSYWD)\r
\r
For a full list of our capabilities and services, and to learn more about our company, visit OldDominion.Group.\r
\r
ODG Affiliate Companies: \r
\r
Old Dominion Insulation\t\t \r
Kirby-Cundiff Insulation\r
Old Dominion Coatings\r
Old Dominion Specialties\r
Old Dominion Heat Trace\t\r
Old Dominion Healthcare Services\t\r
Old Dominion Firestopping\r
Firestop of Virginia, Inc\t\t \r
Old Dominion Abatement & Demolition\r
Integrated Scaffolding Concepts\t\r
DrillCore\r
Torque Supply\t\t\t\t \r
Hyper Clean Duct Cleaning

  • Construction Estimator

    3 days ago

    Midlothian, Texas, United States The Old Dominion Group Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Construction Estimator to join our Preconstruction Team at The Old Dominion Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing accurate and detailed estimates for construction projects.Key ResponsibilitiesEstimating: Develop and manage bid pricing from vendors, review documentation, and...

  • Construction Estimator

    3 weeks ago

    Midlothian, United States The Old Dominion Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: salaried/exemptOld Dominion Insulation, Inc. and Old Dominion Firestopping, LLC. are looking for an experienced Construction Estimator to join our Preconstruction Team in Midlothian, VA.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesEstimator: Manage bid pricing from all vendors Review documentation (e.g., plans, specifications),...

  • Commercial Construction Estimator

    2 weeks ago

    Midlothian, United States Nycom . Inc Full time $55,000 - $65,000

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Nycom is hiring! Come join one of the largest names in Laboratory Construction.With offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US, our specialty is interior construction, involving laboratory furniture/equipment and custom woodwork for clients in the Educational, Industrial, Research and Healthcare markets....

  • Commercial Construction Estimator

    7 days ago

    Midlothian, United States Nycom . Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Nycom is hiring! Come join one of the largest names in Laboratory Construction.With offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US, our specialty is interior construction, involving laboratory furniture/equipment and custom woodwork for clients in the Educational, Industrial, Research and Healthcare markets....

  • Construction Estimator

    2 months ago

    Midlothian, United States The Old Dominion Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: salaried/exemptOld Dominion Insulation and Old Dominion Firestopping are looking for entry level Estimators to join our Preconstruction Team in Midlothian, VA. Please note: These are onsite positions. No relocation assistance or remote work is available. Job Summary: The Takeoff Engineer assists the estimating team with...

  • Senior Estimator, Commercial Construction

    2 months ago

    Midlothian, United States EDC Full time

    About EDC EDC is one of the most respected construction companies in the country, with a geographic reach that covers the entire Eastern United States. EDC’s diverse expertise in project types includes retail, entertainment, multifamily, self-storage, sports and recreation, and industrial. Since 1990, we've been building not just structures, but also a...

  • Construction Estimator

    2 months ago

    Midlothian, United States The Old Dominion Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: salaried/exemptOld Dominion Insulation and Old Dominion Firestopping are looking for entry level Estimators to join our Preconstruction Team in Midlothian, VA. Please note: These are onsite positions. No relocation assistance or remote work is available. Job Summary: The Takeoff Engineer assists the estimating team with...

  • Project Estimator

    2 weeks ago

    Midlothian, United States EDC Full time

    About EDC EDC is one of the most respected construction companies in the country, with a geographic reach that covers the entire Eastern United States. EDCs diverse expertise in project types includes retail, entertainment, multifamily, self-storage, sports and recreation, and industrial. Since 1990, we've been building not just structures, but also a...

  • Project Estimator

    3 months ago

    Midlothian, United States EDC Full time

    About EDC EDC is one of the most respected construction companies in the country, with a geographic reach that covers the entire Eastern United States. EDC’s diverse expertise in project types includes retail, entertainment, multifamily, self-storage, sports and recreation, and industrial. Since 1990, we've been building not just structures, but also a...

  • Construction Intern

    4 days ago

    Midlothian, United States Old Dominion Group Full time

    The Old Dominion Group's (ODG) 2025 Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time 8-10-week program. Interns will primarily be assigned to work with project management teams during the program with exposure to estimating/preconstruction, field labor/operations, business development and marketing, finance, and more. This program will provide exposure to...

  • Regional Estimator

    3 months ago

    Midlothian, United States Stevenson Consulting, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionStevenson Consulting, Inc., a full-service engineering consulting firm serving the Mid-Atlantic region, is seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Estimator to join our business development team in Columbia, MD; Chantilly, VA; Ashland, VA; or Midlothian, VA. In this role, you will use project documents and work with our...

  • Construction Sales and Project Manager

    3 days ago

    Midlothian, Virginia, United States The Old Dominion Group Full time

    Job OverviewThe Construction Sales and Project Manager for The Old Dominion Group will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, overseeing projects from initiation to completion, including calculating potential costs and gains, managing budgets and estimated costs, and ensuring a safe work environment while driving project...

  • Construction Project Manager

    3 months ago

    Midlothian, United States The Old Dominion Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Salaried/ExemptJob Summary: Old Dominion Insulation is seeking an entry level Project Manager (Project Engineer) to provide critical support to the project management team in the office and on commercial construction projects. This position will be based out of our Midlothian office and supporting the Charlottesville...

  • Construction Sales

    3 months ago

    Midlothian, United States The Old Dominion Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Job Summary: The Construction Sales & Project Manager for Integrated Scaffolding Concepts (ISC) will be responsible for initiating and maintaining relationships with customers, overseeing projects from start to finish, including calculating possible costs and gains of scaffolding projects, managing the budget and...

  • Construction Sales

    3 months ago

    Midlothian, United States The Old Dominion Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Job Summary: The Construction Sales & Project Manager for Integrated Scaffolding Concepts (ISC) will be responsible for initiating and maintaining relationships with customers, overseeing projects from start to finish, including calculating possible costs and gains of scaffolding projects, managing the budget and...

  • Electrical Designer

    4 days ago

    Midlothian, United States Progressive Design Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProgressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Electrical Designer. This is a full time/direct hire position located in Midlothian, Virginia- (Richmond, VA area).Key Requirements & Responsibilities:Knowledge of the heavy industrial fieldExperience with AutoCAD softwareWorking knowledge and experience...

  • Business Development Associate

    2 weeks ago

    Midlothian, United States Progressive Design, Inc. Full time

    Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking a Business Development Associate.  This is a full time/direct hire position that is located in Midlothian, VA (Richmond, VA area). Key Requirements: •Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, communications, business or related fields. •Ability to think creatively and have strong sales...

  • Business Development Associate

    1 month ago

    Midlothian, United States Progressive Design Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProgressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking a Business Development Associate.  This is a full time/direct hire position that is located in Midlothian, VA (Richmond, VA area).Key Requirements:•Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, communications, business or related fields.•Ability to think...

  • Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Manager

    1 month ago

    Midlothian, United States Progressive Design Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProgressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking a Electrical Engineer/Project Manager. This is a full time/direct hire position that is located in Midlothian, VA- (Richmond, VA area).Key Requirements & Responsibilities:5+ years or relevant experience in heavy industrial fieldUnderstanding Company and Client standards, develop...

  • Civil/Structural Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Midlothian, United States Progressive Design Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProgressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Design Engineer.  This is a full time/direct hire position that is located in Midlothian, VA (Richmond, VA area). Key Requirements & Responsibilities:Civil/Structural Engineering degree from an ABET accredited undergraduate programHeavy focus in structural...