Estimator- Eastern Shore

Keller Brothers; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller Brothers in Salisbury, Maryland is seeking an Estimator responsible for planning and coordinating construction management activities. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of estimating experience with commercial general contractors, alongside strong skills in budgeting, subcontractor relations, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Responsibilities include managing bids, negotiating with contractors, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience estimating for a commercial general contractor is required.
• Experience with bidding and budgeting projects is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate construction management activities.
• Create and manage Bidders Lists for Projects.
• Negotiate scope and price with Trade Contractors.

Skills

Budgeting and bidding

Subcontractor relations

Construction management

Negotiation

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Education

3+ years of experience estimating for a commercial general contractor

Estimating experience (School and Public Municipality)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Estimator is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating daily construction management activities. This position functions from the main office; and will require site visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for understanding and completing projects from bid through review of plans and specifications in their entirety which include site visits and pre-bid meetings, as applicable.
• Responsible for interpreting bid documents and creating spreadsheet(s) that summarizes the scope of work completely. Required for generating and tracking RFI questions, reviewing, and processing agenda.
• Prepare takeoffs as necessary based on nature of project and anticipated Trade Coverage.
• Manage minority business goals, wage scale requirements, bid alternates, unit prices and other residual components of a compliant Bid Submission. Must clearly communicate the requirements to bidding Trade Contractors when applicable to their work.
• Create Bidders Lists for Projects and solicit Trade Contractors participation through online Bid Manager program. Responsible to track Bid Participation closely and review with Estimating Director at timely intervals.
• Develop and distribute Project Trade Scopes of Work as necessary.
• Actively communicate with Subcontractors throughout Bid Process so that Scope is coordinated.
• Foster relationships with new Trade Contractors / maintain relationships with existing Trade Contractors.
• For awarded Projects, negotiate scope and price with anticipated Trade Contractor. Awardees.
• Conduct turnover meetings with Project Manager outlining Project Scope of Work, any notable components of the Project, facilitating a seamless transition to the procurement and construction phase.
• Represent Estimating Department for Projects in Preconstruction, budgeting of larger Projects, increased owner and design team interaction, value engineering, assistance of establishment and development of Scope packages.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience estimating for a commercial general contractor
• School and Public Municipality (Fire Stations, Libraries, Police Stations, Community Centers, etc.) estimating experience is a plus
• A proven record of successfully bidding and budgeting projects and maintaining healthy, sustained subcontractor relationships.
• Experience with the subcontractor post-bid buyout and negotiation process, including issuance of Letters of Intent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs, primarily Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Bluebeam Revu experience is preferred