Estimator

Axela Group; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement in a growing field

Job Security

Earning Potential

Job summary

Axela Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to provide conceptual and preliminary estimating and hard-dollar bidding on projects, with emphasis on large and complex work using diverse delivery methods.

The role covers quantity take-offs, pricing in CSI formats, and coordinating full estimating services. You will work with operations to prepare estimates for extra work and change orders, leveraging Excel and estimating software.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering.
• 3+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Proven skills in spatial concepts, math, and writing.
• Proficient with Excel, OST, and familiar with Accubid and Building Connected.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-bid and bid strategy meetings and presentations.
• Prepare, review, coordinate and execute complex proposals.
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing in CSI formats.
• Review cost histories and prior contracts to inform estimates.
• Manage bid compilation and support operations with estimates for change orders.
• Adopt new technology and estimating software as deployed by the company.

Skills

Spatial concepts

Math

Writing

Education

BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

OST

Accubid

Building Connected

Job description

At Axela Group we’re looking for the best employees to join our team. If you want to work at a company where you will be confident that are valued by your employer, keep reading to see if you’re the person we’re looking for.

Job Summary

The Estimator provides conceptual and preliminary estimating and hard-dollar bidding on assigned projects. The Estimator provides or coordinates full estimating services as assigned on all types and sizes of work but, primarily, large, complex work with all types of delivery methods (i.e. hard bid, negotiated, design/build, etc).

Responsibilities

• Participate in and/or attends pre-bid meetings, bid strategy meetings, and presentations
• Prepare, review, coordinate and execute complex proposals in accordance with guidelines
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing of construction work, in required CSI formats
• Review and incorporate historical data from cost histories, prior bid and/or construction results/contracts
• Manage bid compilation
• Support Operations by preparing estimates/prices for extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
• Become proficient using new technology, systems, and software acquired by the Company

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering
• and 3+ years of construction estimating experience
• Proven skills in Spatial concepts, Math, writing, and computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proficient in Excel, OST, and familiar with Accubid, Building Connected

Benefits/Perks

• Career advancement in a growing field
• Job Security
• Earning Potential