Family-owned, design-build general contractor headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with a Self-Perform Division in Hopewell. Established in 1964, the company serves clients across Virginia and North Carolina, working on industrial, commercial, warehousing, distribution, multifamily and hospitality projects. The company places a strong emphasis on safety and long-term client relationships, with some customer partnerships spanning more than 45 years.

• Lead day-to-day estimating for an established Self-Perform Division
• Clear path toward full ownership of estimating and its management
• Support from experienced estimators and company leadership
• Exposure to varied industrial projects and long-term customer relationships
• Strong safety culture, with an EMR of 0.70
• Health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
• Vehicle/mileage allowance
• Some remote working flexibility

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Responsibilities

• Prepare complete self-perform estimates, including quantity takeoffs and work-step breakdowns
• Develop labor pricing based on crew makeup, durations, and production rates
• Price materials, owned and rented equipment, and subcontracted scopes
• Estimate concrete, site work, earthwork, pre-engineered metal building packages, and plant renovation work
• Oversee structural and miscellaneous steel proposals prepared by the steel estimator
• Prepare scope documents, inclusions, exclusions, clarification letters, bid RFIs, and proposal packages
• Manage bid invitations, bid/no-bid decisions, deadlines, assignments, and pursuit tracking alongside the Head of Project Execution
• Coordinate timely mid-estimate and final reviews, maintaining current pursuit records
• Delegate estimating and proposal work as workload requires
• Attend pre-bid job walks, site investigations, and customer visits
• Assess plant conditions, access restrictions, and safety requirements that affect pricing and execution
• Build relationships with customers and maintain an understanding of their facilities
• Hand awarded estimates over to operations and incorporate actual crew production into estimating history

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience, ideally with a self-perform contractor in industrial or commercial construction
• Experience developing crew-based, production-based estimates with separate material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Working knowledge of concrete, site work, and structural and miscellaneous steel construction
• Pre-engineered metal building experience is beneficial
• Ability to interpret civil, structural, and architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to prepare clear, defensible scopes of work
• Proficiency with takeoff tools such as Bluebeam and strong Excel skills
• Comfortable using a structured estimating pipeline or tracking system
• Experience working around operating industrial plants, with a strong safety focus
• OSHA 10/30 certification is beneficial
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through across multiple bid deadlines
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to attend job walks and customer visits
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field and estimating experience