Construction Estimator

Robert A. Aird, Inc. is a building enclosure contractor located in Frederick, MD with jobsites located primarily in the Baltimore, Washington, Northern Virginia metro area since 1975. Generally, our scopes include EIFS (Exterior Insulating Finish Systems), stucco, plaster, air/water barriers, deck coatings, carpentry, flashing, paint, and sealants. Robert A. Aird, Inc. takes pride in being a family owned and operated, industry leader with 50+ years of experience and expertise in our trades. 

Construction Esitmator Job Description

A construction estimator reviews drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare accurate cost estimates and bid proposals for construction projects. They are responsible for performing material takeoffs, pricing labor and equipment, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, and evaluating project requirements to develop competitive and profitable bids. Estimators work closely with project managers, superintendents, suppliers, and clients throughout the bidding and preconstruction process to support successful project planning and execution.

Our scopes of work include Exterior Insulating Finish Systems (EIFS), Stucco, Air and Water Barriers, Plaster, and other exterior claddings. Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PlanSwift estimating software, familiar with Sage 300, and be able to read and interpret drawings. The person we seek should be detail oriented, reliable, people-oriented, adaptable/flexible, and thrives in a high-pressure environment willing to meet deadlines. 

An applicant for this position will be responsible for reading, interpreting, analyzing blueprints, specifications, and related documents for formal bids to be submitted to clients. Be able to provide details for the cost of the labor, materials, and budget the work schedule. Must know how to compute the overall cost of the project so we can ensure complete and correct bids for a profitable outcome. When job site surveys are necessary, estimator may need to travel with project managers and/or superintendents to know field conditions. 

Benefits: 

PTO – is accrued at 1.54hrs per week (2 weeks total for 1st year of employment). You must accrue hours to use them.   

Holiday Pay  

Simple Retirement Plan -  through Edward Jones w/ Employer Match 

Health Insurance w/ Employer contribution towards health only (This contribution can vary pending the insurance plan for the next year. Currently it is $185.00 per month). Vision, Dental, and Life are offered but optional. There is no employer contribution towards Vision, Dental, and Life. 

Gas Allowance –  If we request you drive to a job for the company, you will turn in mileage with job details, and we will reimburse you at the current Federal reimbursement rate.       

Reimbursements-   any extra expenses for company purposes for example parking, tolls, water, etc. will need a receipt turned into Accounting for proper reimbursement. 

 

Job Type:  

• Full-time 

 

Salary:  

• $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year starting.