Construction Estimator: Bids, Takeoffs & Value Engineering

DEW Construction; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DEW Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team in Keene, NH. This role focuses on planning, coordinating, and estimating projects under the direction of the Senior Estimator.

You will review specifications, attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site condition investigations, perform takeoffs, and prepare estimates with emphasis on accuracy and competitive pricing. Strong communication and engineering knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or related experience
• 1-4 years estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years estimating experience in similar construction); basic CPM scheduling skills
• Experience with estimating software, Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and accounts required
• Advanced math and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow.

Responsibilities

• Reviews specifications, drawings and attends pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Investigates site conditions before bidding, identifying the waste area, borrow area, and dumpsites
• Reviews design options and recommends the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
• Uses historical unit price and productivity data
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures
• Determines and understands critical path schedule and sequence of work
• Investigates value engineering options
• Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work; prices individual work items
• Reviews terms and conditions of subcontractor and vendor quotes; serves as liaison with subcontractors and vendors during the bidding process
• Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers
• Reviews all pricing with the Senior Estimator and Director of Estimating
• Provides technical support to personnel preparing estimates for assigned bids
• Sets up budgets
• Participates in presentations to clients (if required)
• Visits project sites to observe construction methods
• Ensures all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
• Maintains skills for software tools and technology utilized
• Participates in project hand-off meetings; attends meetings with supplies and subs (as needed)
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Engineering knowledge

Cost control

CPM scheduling

Estimating software

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Timberline

On-Screen Take-off

Job description

DEW Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team in Keene, NH. This role focuses on planning, coordinating, and estimating projects under the direction of the Senior Estimator.

You will review specifications, attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site condition investigations, perform takeoffs, and prepare estimates with emphasis on accuracy and competitive pricing. Strong communication and engineering knowledge are essential.