Commercial Construction Project Estimator

Wild Coffee Human Resources; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Project Estimator to join their team. The role involves reviewing plans, preparing estimates, and managing subcontractor communications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and 3-6 years of estimating experience. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of estimating experience in related construction fields.
• Knowledge of energy efficient/sustainable building practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform Plan Reviews and site inspections.
• Prepare detailed and accurate Qualifications & Assumptions.
• Manage workload to ensure timely project submissions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Job description

A positive work environment is not only imperative for our physical, mental, and emotional health; it produces real results. Great cultures are built on mutual respect and a supportive atmosphere, a place where everyone, no matter their background, is valued and empowered. At Bald Hill Builders, we believe our people are the pillars of our organization. We take great pride in providing a positive, professional, safe, and interactive work environment that allows our team to be productive and creative. Our open-door policy always offers all employees access to senior management. We believe in providing growth opportunities, training, tools, and resources for our employees to advance their careers and perform at the highest levels.

The Project Estimator will be responsible for:

• Perform Plan Reviews.
• Review RFP – including plans, specifications, sketches, geotechnical reports, design narratives, Addenda, etc.
• Attending pre-bid meetings, perform site inspections, verify existing conditions, analyze factors that may affect constructability (location of powerlines, access for deliveries, etc.).
• Conduct a page turn to determine scopes of work and required contents of estimate.
• Preparing bidders lists – custom tailored for each project, carefully selecting those subcontractors that are most appropriate for each project (and most likely to bid).
• Preparing requests for subcontractor quotations and providing analysis of subcontractor quotes.
• Following up with subcontractors throughout the bidding period to keep communications open, gauge interest and field RFI’s.
• Performing site visits with subcontractors.
• Prepare bid tabs – calling attention to portions of the work that subcontractors may or may not have included.
• Prepare detailed and accurate Qualifications & Assumptions.
• Work with Project Operations in developing a Construction Management Plan.
• Work with Project Operations in developing a Project Schedule.
• Prepare and review with Project Operations a detailed General Conditions & Project Requirement study (carefully considering – “how will we build this” mentality).
• Write Scopes of Work and Prepare Subcontract Agreement.
• Taking lead with Estimating, Budgeting and Bidding of projects.
• Managing workload to ensure adequate time and resources are earmarked for each respective project.
• Plan to achieve the bid deadline and stick to it. Call attention to needs, pressure points, key factors for success and roadblocks that may prohibit successful submission.
• Preparing estimates by calculating complete take-off of Scope of Work:
• Bulk Quantity Take-offs.
• Man-hour Estimates.
• Material & Unit Price Estimates.
• MEP Systems & Equipment Estimates.
• Preparing conceptual estimates from preliminary design documents.
• Engaging subcontractors and suppliers to ensure the most accurate pricing is used.
• Evaluating active and past projects to create a historical cost database.
• Supporting and maintaining Estimating Department historical data files.
• Preparing budget comparisons between current and previous estimates.
• Maintaining files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current information on unit prices from suppliers.
• Providing support for Project Operations, as directed.
• Assisting with the final assembly of estimates and pricing to clients.

The Project Estimator will report to the Director of Preconstruction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related disciplines is required.
• 3-6 years of estimating experience in related construction fields (emphasis on hard-bid, design-build, and Pre-Construction services).
• Have general knowledge of all aspects of construction (field experience a plus).
• Be informed of new energy efficient / sustainable building practices (PassiveHouse Certifications are a plus).
• Have high attention to detail and quality control.

Bald Hill Builders, LLC. is committed to providing the most exceptional experience for our team. Our tone is set at the very beginning during the hiring process. BHB’s internal talent acquisition team sources applicants and does not engage with or accept unsolicited candidates from third-party recruiters, agencies, and alike organizations. Unsolicited resumes sent to any BHB employee will be considered property of Bald Hill Builders, LLC. and will be processed accordingly.