Senior Estimator: Drive Accurate, Profitable Project Bids

DEW Construction; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DEW Construction, a leading regional contractor, seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to lead taking off, pricing, and bid strategy for diverse projects. You will interpret specs, review drawings, and coordinate with subs to prepare thorough estimates and robust scopes of work.

Applicants should have a 4-year engineering degree and 10+ years in estimating, with strong knowledge of Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, Building Connected, and CPM scheduling.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of estimating and cost control management experience.
• CPM conceptual scheduling skills.
• Familiar with estimating projects of varying size; $100,000 to $75+MM.
• Experience with estimating software: Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, Building Connected, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of construction procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and QA/QC.
• Advanced math and computer skills; excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Interprets specifications, drawings and attends pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and estimates.
• Investigates site conditions before bidding and identifies waste areas.
• Develops self-performed scopes and reviews with the General Superintendent.
• Reviews design options and recommends the best solution based on cost and availability.
• Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoffs and pricing items.
• Maintains files of working documents and backs up estimate figures.
• Collaborates with subs and vendors during bidding and presentations to clients (if required).

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

CPM scheduling

Advanced math

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Timberline

On-Screen Take-off

Building Connected

Job description

DEW Construction, a leading regional contractor, seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to lead taking off, pricing, and bid strategy for diverse projects. You will interpret specs, review drawings, and coordinate with subs to prepare thorough estimates and robust scopes of work.

Applicants should have a 4-year engineering degree and 10+ years in estimating, with strong knowledge of Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, Building Connected, and CPM scheduling.