Senior Estimator - Lead Complex Construction Bids

DEW Construction; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DEW Construction seeks an experienced Estimator to lead complex project estimates, interpret drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors. You will develop thorough scopes of work, price items, and review quotes with senior staff to ensure competitive, accurate bids.

The role requires 10+ years in estimating and cost control, advanced math, and proficiency with Timberline and related tools. You will contribute to bid strategy, risk assessment, and project wins from our New Hampshire and Vermont

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 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 corporate construction procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and QA/QC.
• Advanced math and computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Interprets specifications, drawings and attends pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates.
• Investigates site conditions before bidding, identifying the waste area, borrow area, and dumpsites.
• Reviews design options and recommends the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work; prices individual work items.
• Reviews terms and conditions of subcontractor and vendor quotes; serves as liaison during bidding.

Skills

Estimating experience

CPM scheduling

Excellent communication

Advanced math

Cost control

Education

4-year engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Timberline

On-Screen Take-off

Building Connected

Job description

DEW Construction seeks an experienced Estimator to lead complex project estimates, interpret drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors. You will develop thorough scopes of work, price items, and review quotes with senior staff to ensure competitive, accurate bids.

The role requires 10+ years in estimating and cost control, advanced math, and proficiency with Timberline and related tools. You will contribute to bid strategy, risk assessment, and project wins from our New Hampshire and Vermont