Senior Estimator Martel Construction Montana Based General Contractor || Building Montana since 1960

Martel Construction, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid vacation & holidays

Company mobile phone reimbursement

Stock program eligibility

Résumé du poste

Martel Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to strengthen our estimating and preconstruction team in Bozeman, MT.

You will develop sound budgets, validate scope coverage, assist with preconstruction, and evaluate value engineering proposals, leading complex pursuits and building strong client and trade partner relationships. The role requires ten or more years of estimating, experience with self-performed and subcontracted work, and proficiency in Sage Estimating and industry

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience estimating projects valued from $5M to $100M.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities, means and methods.
• Experience estimating self-performed and subcontracted work, with concrete and carpentry focus.

Responsabilités

• Lead conceptual and final estimates for negotiated CM/GC and lump-sum projects.
• Develop budgets and pricing from limited information; perform value engineering.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs, pricing, trade partner analysis, and bid day analysis.
• Present estimates to clients, project teams, and leadership.
• Mentor and develop staff estimators to ensure consistent practices.

Connaissances

Estimating experience

Budgeting

Value engineering

Team leadership

Client relations

Formation

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Outils

Sage Estimating

Microsoft Office

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Description du poste

Founded in 1960, Martel Construction Inc. is one of Montana’s premier general contractors, with markets in Bozeman, Big Sky, Bigfork, and Missoula. Our hands‑on approach includes self-performing key elements of our projects and is supported by our 25,000-square‑foot custom millwork shop in Missoula.

We are seeking an Estimator to strengthen our estimating and preconstruction team. This position will help move opportunities from Business Development into successful project delivery by developing sound budgets, validating scope coverage, assisting with preconstruction, and evaluating value engineering proposals. The successful candidate will bring strong estimating experience, sound judgment, technical knowledge, and the ability to lead complex pursuits while building strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and project teams.

What You Will Lead

• Conceptual and final estimating for negotiated CM/GC projects and complete bid pricing for lump sum general contracting work.
• Estimating and preconstruction efforts that help move opportunities from Business Development into Project Management.
• Quantity takeoffs, pricing development, trade partner scope analysis, and bid day analysis, including self‑performed work packages.
• Value engineering, budget reduction options, cost studies, and other pricing efforts to help meet the goals of the project.
• Trade partner solicitation, scope development, bid analysis, and recommendations.
• Estimate and budget presentations to clients, project teams, and company leadership.
• Estimating support for client interviews, including interview preparation and execution.
• Complete estimate deliverables, including summary and detailed estimates.
• Mentoring and developing staff estimators while contributing to consistent estimating practices.

What You Bring

• Ten or more years of construction estimating experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully estimating projects valued from $5 million to $100 million.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities, means, and methods, with the ability to develop accurate scope and pricing from limited information.
• Experience estimating both self-performed and subcontracted work, with an emphasis on concrete construction as well as rough and finish carpentry.
• Extensive experience with digital takeoff methods.
• Ability to develop internal budgets for both self-performed and subcontracted scopes of work based on historical data.
• Extensive experience with Sage Estimating and proficiency with Microsoft Office, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively and solicit bids in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead project and estimating teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor and develop staff estimators.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Four-year engineering degree, construction management degree, or an equivalent combination of related experience and technical training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000–$135,000 DOE
• Family medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with no out‑of‑pocket premium expense.
• 15 days of paid vacation plus 7 paid holidays annually.
• Company‑provided or reimbursed monthly mobile phone service.
• Elevate goal‑driven incentive program with annual bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) available after 90 days.
• Opportunity for eligible key employees to participate in Martel’s company stock program.

Why Join Martel

Help shape exceptional projects before they are built while working with one of Montana’s premier general contractors. At Martel, estimating is more than putting numbers to plans. It is where strategy, relationships, craftsmanship, and project planning come together. You will have the opportunity to influence the work we pursue, the value we deliver to our clients, and the success of the teams that build it.

Martel Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local law. Martel Construction, Inc. makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.