Senior Estimator

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 137,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineGuide seeks an experienced Estimator to lead all estimating efforts on the most complex, large-scale projects. You will prepare time, cost, and labor estimates and manage subcontractor relations from bid through GMP.

Applicants should have 5+ years in estimating and 10+ years in construction, with strong Excel skills and proficiency in estimating software. This full-time role is based in Portland, Maine.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering or Construction Management with 5+ years estimating field experience.
• 10+ years of construction experience overall.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
• Understanding of market conditions impact on pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts on complex, large-scale projects with budgets and GMP.
• Maintain smooth estimating process and exceed client expectations.
• Build relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors.
• Analyze drawings, specs, proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Facilitate collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for materials and labor.
• Understand full scope via document review and owner/designer questions.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analyses.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for estimates.
• Prepare cost comparisons and reconcile with prior estimates.
• Manage subcontractor solicitation and selection.
• Prepare Exhibit B and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure bid and estimate quality control.
• Prepare in-house budget and GMP.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Estimating software

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

FSLA: Salary/Exempt

Division: Estimating

Department: Estimating

Reports to: Chief Estimator

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Salary Range: $137,000 - $195,000

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Key Skills

• Strongverbal and written communication skills.
• Extreme attention to detail required.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
• Motivated and driven.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.

Required Experience

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.