Construction Estimator - 5 Years Experience Commercial Construction

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Blane Casey Building Contractor, Inc. is seeking an experienced commercial construction estimator to join our team in Augusta, Maine.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of commercial estimating experience, a four-year degree in construction management or related engineering field, and proficiency with Procore and Excel. Responsibilities include scope identification, takeoffs, obtaining bids, developing preliminary schedules, preparing proposals, and coordinating with the operations team to

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of commercial estimating experience.
• Four-year degree in construction management or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify scope and perform quantity takeoffs from RFQ information.
• Review plans/specs to ensure estimate compliance.
• Solicit pricing from material vendors and subcontractors.
• Develop prelim schedules to meet owner requirements.
• Prepare proposals and document basis of the proposal.
• Maintain base bid documents and organize estimate information.
• Coordinate with operations team for smooth project handoff.

Skills

Takeoff & estimation

Procore

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Takeoff software

Job description

Blane Casey Building Contractor, Inc. is looking for an experienced commercial construction estimator to become part of our team! We are looking for an individual that has 7-10 years’ experience in commercial building construction estimating, with a four-year degree in construction management, or similar engineering fields.

Task include;

• Identify the scope of work and perform quantity takeoff from RFQ information for building construction projects.
• Take-offs include, concrete, metal & wood framing, roofing, siding & exterior & interior trims.
• Review available plans and specifications to make sure estimate effort is in compliance.
• Solicit pricing from material vendors and subcontractors.
• Ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for review by the management team.
• Develop prelimary project schedules, when required, to ensure projects can be completed to meet owner requirements and that company resources are used efficiently.
• Develop innovative means and methods for completing projects to increase competitiveness and margins.
• Prepare proposals when necessary, and include information to document the basis of the proposal.
• Maintain base bid documents and organize estimate information.
• Coordinate with the Blane Casey’s operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• A strong understanding of Procore’s bidding tool, Microsoft Excel & take off software’s.
• Update drawings & specifications with issued addenda, sketches, etc.
• Manage bidding tool to ensure proper documentation is relayed to all subcontractors & vendors
• Ability to learn and use new technology to aid in estimating activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Seek out new clients and potential bid opportunities for the team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Estimating: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person