Estimator - Water/Wastewater treatment experience

New England Construction Company

Base salary + bonus potential
HYBRID options
401k
PTO, Sick, Holidays, etc.
HDV Benefits
..and many more!!

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

• Works independently and as an active team leader to plan and create detailed, thorough project estimates.
• Assign bid responsibilities to team members.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to obtain project requirements and objectives.
• Contact suppliers and vendors for material and subcontract pricing.
• Identify and clarify project details with client, engineering, or architectural staff.
• Perform quantity takeoffs as required to build estimate items.
• Identify labor and equipment production for estimate items.
• Evaluate subcontractor and material pricing and perform scope comparisons.
• Research and utilize cost history in the development of labor and equipment production.
• Develop project schedule.
• Monitor progress of bid team to ensure that developmental milestones of the estimate are met.
• Review project plans and specifications to ensure all items are accounted for and plan is in place for execution of the project.
• Perform bid reviews with Project Team and/or Estimating Manager.
• Present final estimate at Executive Officer review.
• Lead the bid team with the estimate closeout process.
• Manage the bid team during the job turnover and buyout process with Operations.
• Regularly visit jobsites to develop and maintain project familiarity and knowledge.
• Provide technical information, change order pricing, and other forms of support as needed to Operations throughout the project.
• Participate in project close out with Operations to review estimated costs versus actual costs.

Remain current on trends, methodologies and best practices within the construction and cost estimating field.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Could supervise 2-3 lead estimators

Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience within the field of construction and cost estimating, including a minimum of 1 year within a leadership capacity.
• Experience estimating across various construction disciplines.
• Ability to communicate with clients, executives and individuals at all levels of the organization in order to effectively create and review project estimates.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and stay organized while managing competing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives to achieve project deadlines and monitor progress
• Ability to work independently while exercising good judgement and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze information and data skillfully and reach sound conclusions.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of the business implication of decisions.
• History of successfully working internally with an operational team and externally with engineers/architects, owners, and subcontractors.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Sage/Timberline, PlanSwift, ISqFt or similar programs.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted Driver’s License.