Estimator - Commercial Construction

Engelberth Construction, Inc.; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Vermont is seeking an Estimator for their commercial projects. The role involves developing detailed estimates, coordinating bids, and supporting business development efforts. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of estimating experience and proficiency in relevant software.

Benefits

Vacation and Sick Pay

Paid holidays

Health, dental, life and disability insurance

401k plan with generous match

Paid training

Competitive wages

Monthly Bonus program

Wellness, boot and eye glass reimbursements

Weekly well-being incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience.
• Experience leading a team of estimators.
• Proficiency in estimating software required.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates at all phases of design.
• Coordinate subcontractor bidding process.
• Assist with maintaining estimating database.

Skills

Estimating background

Cost management

Scheduling

Design review

Bidding strategies

Risk management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Digital take-off

Estimating software

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Engelberth Construction recognizes that a company is only as good as its people. Investing in and empowering our employees, our most important asset, is our top priority. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and customers we serve. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We continue to build our team, celebrating a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We are currently adding an Estimator to our Colchester, Vermont office.

This Position Is Responsible For

1. Developing estimates at all phases of design, including coordinating the efforts of other internal team members performing site, mechanical and electrical estimates and reporting to executive management.
2. Coordinating the subcontractor bidding process.
3. Assisting the preconstruction manager with information to support clients and project needs.
4. Assisting the Chief Estimator with maintaining the estimating database.
5. Supporting business development efforts with RFP responses and attending project interviews.
6. Performing architectural systems and material takeoff and developing cost estimate reports using Timberline/Sage estimating software.
7. Coordinating with material vendors and subcontractors for market pricing.
8. Understanding the subcontractor market conditions and developing subcontractor bid lists.
9. Developing subcontractor bid packages itemizing specific trade work scopes.
10. Reviewing subcontractor bids and proposals for conformance to requested information.
11. Controlling bid day efforts amongst the estimating team to finalize competitive, hard bid estimates.
12. Discussing estimates and subcontractor bidding results with Clients and Design team members.
13. Providing constructability reviews and quality control feedback of project documents to designers.
14. Developing cost reduction strategies and evaluating value engineering suggestions for cost and schedule impact.

Skills and Experience

The right candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of estimating background with experience leading a team of estimators in cost, scheduling, design review, bidding strategies, and risk management efforts.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, digital take-off, and estimating software is required.

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Pay
• Paid holidays
• Health, dental, life and disability insurance
• 401k plan with generous match
• Paid training
• Competitive wages
• Monthly Bonus program
• Wellness, boot and eye glass reimbursements
• Weekly well-being incentives

Engelberth Construction, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected categories. All employment practices are conducted in accordance with applicable laws.