Description/Job Summary The Assistant Estimator will work closely with the Director of Estimating and Preconstruction department on competitive bids, design-builds, competitive GMPs, and conceptual estimates. The Assistant Estimator will be responsible for writing scopes, performing takeoff, and managing scope/communication with subcontractors associated with Divisions 4-14 with a focus on Divisions 10-13. Responsibilities/Duties + Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects at a time. This includes reviewing design narratives and coordinating with design partners to develop complete scopes of work on design-build pursuits. + Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem solve, negotiate, and ensure proper subcontractor coverage for each project. + Perform quantity take-offs, summarize quantities in estimate files, and draft pricing including self-perform work. + Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions. + Attend industry networking events, subcontractor networking events, and individual subcontractor meetings to develop and maintain relationships. + Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades. + Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y-sheets, reviewing proposals and coordinating with subcontractors. Review scopes with all subcontractors prior to bid day. Required Skills + Must have knowledge of the construction industry + Must possess strong communication skills + Must have strong organizational and math skills + Must have strong capabilities in reading and understanding construction documents + Must understand the processes and sequencing of construction and be able to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding process Required Experience A minimum of two (2) years experience in an Architecture/Engineering/Construction related field. Preferred Experience + Experience using construction software such as Building Connected and Blue Beam + Experience in the Metro Washington DC area Required Education + Bachelor's degree Required Qualifications Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Details A COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for the position. Grunley will provide reasonable accommodations for disability, pregnancy and religious-based objections in accordance with applicable law. Some projects may require attestation of COVID-19 vaccination status or regular Covid-19 testing.