Construction Estimator: Bids, Takeoffs & Profitability

DEW Construction Corp.; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DEW Construction Corp. in Keene, NH seeks an experienced Estimator to join our team, focusing on planning, coordinating, and preparing accurate project estimates under the Senior Estimator's guidance.

You will review specs, attend pre-bid meetings, perform takeoffs, analyze bids, and help develop budgets for competitive, profitable projects while collaborating with subs and suppliers. Strong math, communication, and coordination skills are essential to support cost-control and high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent experience in estimating or related field.
• 1–4 years estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years estimating in construction).
• Experience with estimating software such as Timberline and On-Screen Take-off.

Responsibilities

• Reviews specifications, drawings, and attends pre-bid meetings to determine bid scope.
• Investigates site conditions and identifies waste areas, borrow areas, and dumpsites.
• Prepares estimates by taking complete off of scope of work; prices items.
• Reviews subcontractor and vendor quotes; liaises during bidding process.
• Maintains files of working documents and prices from suppliers for estimates.
• Sets up budgets and participates in client presentations when required.
• Visits project sites to observe construction methods.
• Keeps skills updated for software tools used in estimation.

Skills

Estimating experience

Cost control

CPM scheduling basics

Advanced math

Communication skills

Education

4-year engineering degree or equivalent training

Tools

Timberline

On-Screen Take-off

Job description

DEW Construction Corp. in Keene, NH seeks an experienced Estimator to join our team, focusing on planning, coordinating, and preparing accurate project estimates under the Senior Estimator's guidance.

You will review specs, attend pre-bid meetings, perform takeoffs, analyze bids, and help develop budgets for competitive, profitable projects while collaborating with subs and suppliers. Strong math, communication, and coordination skills are essential to support cost-control and high-quality