Preconstruction Estimator

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator in Framingham, MA. The role involves reviewing project documents, soliciting subcontractor quotes, and developing scopes of work for U.S Federal Government construction projects. Candidates should have six or more years of estimating experience in construction, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of longevity in previous positions. This is a full-time position offering opportunities to work on unique federal projects.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience in the construction industry with estimating experience.
• Demonstrated longevity of service, at the same company for a minimum of 3 years.
• Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/or self-perform estimating.
• Experience with Government projects is a plus.
• Experience with sitework, concrete, steel or building interiors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations and prepare bid document packages.
• Develop scope of work packages to define project work requirements.
• Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals for accuracy.
• Prepare subcontractor/vendor price analysis sheets.
• Coordinate with design team for design-build RFP's.

Skills

Work independently and in a team environment

Understand construction documents

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational and analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

On-Screen take-off software

Estimating software - Sage Estimating (Timberline)

Job description

My client is an international Construction Manager that is actively looking for a Preconstruction Estimator for high profile Federal Government projects.

As a Preconstruction Estimator you will be reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will have the opportunity to work on unique and exciting U.S Federal Government construction projects.

Description

Review project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they relate to assigned scope of work

Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute bid document packages, respond to inquiries, being knowledgeable of respective scopes of work and responsibilities

Develop scope of work packages to define project work requirements through narratives, checklists, and quantity take-off

Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals to ensure accuracy in scope (Quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.)

Prepares subcontractors/vendors price analysis sheets

Coordinate with design team, on design-build RFP’s, to support development of proposals

Assist with purchasing and definition of subcontractor/ vendor agreements scope of work

Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to understand construction documents and develop scopes of work
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
• Working knowledge of On-Screen take-off software or similar a plus
• Working knowledge of estimating software - Sage Estimating (Timberline) experience a plus

Experience

• Six (6) or more years of experience in the construction industry with estimating experience
• Demonstrated longevity of service, at the same company for a of minimum of 3 years
• Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/ or self-perform estimating a plus
• Experience with Government projects a plus
• Experience with sitework, concrete, steel or building interiors, a plus