Estimator

Description

Company Overview:

Our client is a privately-owned, full service commercial construction company headquartered south of Boston and cover a large regional footprint in the Northeast. 

Position Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Estimators must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to finalize the proposal.

Bid Administration:

• Prepares subcontractor bid packages and solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors.
• Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors. Ensures that the proper coverage from subcontractors.
• Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline. Enters all relevant information into Sage 100 Estimating.

Project Knowledge:

• Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up questions to ensure a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
• Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage. Performs a comprehensive analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades.
• Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project. Include value-engineering ideas on proposal
• Perform in house takeoffs where required to qualify and

Follow up and Closing:

• Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with Project Team to help close business

Project Turnover:

• Properly turns over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.
• Review drawings with Project Management team & COO and highlight areas of concern.

Subcontractor management:

• Thoroughly checks requirements to ensure proper scope
• Helps ensure that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule
• Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors & communicates with subcontractors with status Provide subs with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in construction estimating (preferably in commercial construction.)
• The ideal candidate will have proven experience working in a fast-paced, energetic environment while producing detailed, accurate estimates on multiple and varied projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must know Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Project).
• Sage 100 and Planswift knowledge preferred
• Must be self-motivated & punctual and be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance