Estimator - Waltham

Wainwright Talent Partners; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including health

Vision and dental

401k

Job summary

Wainwright Talent Partners seeks an Estimator to produce detailed project estimates from drawings and specs, supporting bids and scopes of work. You will work with Project Managers, Marketing and admin staff to assemble high-quality proposals.

This role requires a BS in Civil/Architectural Engineering or Construction Management and at least four years of construction experience, including two years in estimating, with a 2 days work-from-home option.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Min. 4 years construction experience with at least 2 years estimating.
• Ability to read and follow required construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates from drawings and specs and assist bids and scopes of work.
• Process RFPs/RFQs and facilitate bidding opportunities.
• Draft, review and deliver private and public proposals.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Marketing and admin staff on proposals.
• Qualify sub-tier bids for completeness and compliance.
• Ensure bidding regulations compliance and project goals.
• Develop and coordinate presentations and proposals for clients.
• Manage multiple bids and meet deadlines.
• Operate and maintain estimating systems and software.
• Implement QA controls to minimize risk and report changes to senior management.
• Identify strategic opportunities within proposals to improve client positioning.

Skills

Read construction docs

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Detail oriented

Leadership

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Cost control methods

Data analysis methods

Negotiation abilities

Education

BS in Civil/Architectural Eng/Construction Mgmt

Tools

Estimating software

Bid management software

Job description

The Estimator is responsible for detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Assists with the communication of bids and scopes of work. This position also assists Lead Estimator to establish costs for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, production activities, requirements, and labor.

• Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
• Process RFP, RFQ, and internal pricing request and facilitate broadcast announcement of bidding opportunity.
• Competently draft, proof, review, and deliver both private and public proposals.
• Work with Project Managers, Marketing, and administrative staff coordinating contributions from all into proposals.
• Qualify sub-tier bids for completeness and compliance.
• Ensure company compliance with bidding regulations and goals of each project (advertising, etc.)
• Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals to existing or new clients.
• Work on multiple company bids simultaneously and delivering in accordance with deadline objectives.
• Operate and maintain proficiency in all internal estimating systems, technologies, and software.
• Minimizes exposure and risk by implementing quality assurance controls in estimating. Promptly reports changes and issues in scope and revenue to senior management.
• Identify and execute strategic opportunities within proposal to optimize clients position in securing the work.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to read, understand and follow required construction documents.
• Excellent written and verbal skills & strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Able to work with external clients using strong commercial awareness.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong leadership attributes.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, and vendors.
• Familiarity with cost control methods and financial & project management principles.
• In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation metrics
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.

Education and Experience:

• BS degree in Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years construction experience with a minimum of two (2) years of estimating experience.

This role is eligible for 2 days work from home

Full benefits package including health, vision, dental and 401k