Estimator - Commercial Construction

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Estimator for their Colchester office. The role involves developing cost estimates, coordinating bids, and supporting project needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong estimating background and proficiency in relevant software. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Vacation and Sick Pay

Paid holidays

Health, dental, life, and other insurance

401k plan with a generous match

Paid training

Competitive wages

Monthly Bonus program

Wellness, boot, and eye glass reimbursements

Weekly well-being incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of estimating background.
• Experience leading a team of estimators.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates at all phases of design.
• Coordinate the subcontractor bidding process.
• Provide constructability reviews and quality control feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Risk Management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timberline/Sage

Job description

Job Description

Engelberth Construction recognizes that a company is only as good as its people. Investing in and empowering our employees, our most important asset, is our top priority. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and customers we serve. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We continue to build our team, celebrating a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We are currently adding an Estimator to our Colchester, Vermont office.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates at all phases of design, including coordinating the efforts of other internal team members performing site, mechanical, and electrical estimates, and reporting to executive management.
• Coordinate the subcontractor bidding process.
• Assist the preconstruction manager with information to support clients and project needs.
• Assist the Chief Estimator with maintaining the estimating database.
• Support business development efforts with RFP responses and attend project interviews.
• Perform architectural systems and material takeoff and develop cost estimate reports using Timberline/Sage estimating software.
• Coordinate with material vendors and subcontractors for market pricing.
• Understand subcontractor market conditions and develop subcontractor bid lists.
• Develop subcontractor bid packages itemizing specific trade work scopes.
• Review subcontractor bids and proposals for conformance to requested information.
• Control bid day efforts amongst the estimating team to finalize competitive, hard bid estimates.
• Discuss estimates and subcontractor bidding results with clients and design team members.
• Provide constructability reviews and quality control feedback of project documents to designers.
• Develop cost reduction strategies and evaluate value engineering suggestions for cost and schedule impact.

Candidate Skills and Experience

A minimum of 3 years of estimating background with experience leading a team of estimators in cost, scheduling, design review, bidding strategies, and risk management efforts.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, digital take-off, and estimating software.

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Pay
• Paid holidays
• Health, dental, life, and other insurance
• 401k plan with a generous match
• Paid training
• Competitive wages
• Monthly Bonus program
• Wellness, boot, and eye glass reimbursements
• Weekly well-being incentives

Engelberth Construction, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, age, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.