Senior Estimator

OPTIMUM CONSTRUCTION, INC. is one of New England’s foremost construction managers and general contractors with a broad portfolio of projects for commercial, corporate, healthcare, housing, and institutional clients.

Our culture is defined by our simple purpose – Build Better Relationships & Better Buildings. We believe taking the time to really know people (each other, our clients, our subs) to be the key behind creating value and leading projects that connect people in New England.

Our team is growing. Optimum is hiring a full-time SENIOR ESTIMATOR to help us continue this great work and serve as a key team member in our Pre-construction Department. This position will be a primary point of contact for our clients, subcontractors and design consultants during the Pre-construction phase for the Portland, Maine office location.

As Senior Estimator, you will be naturally self-directed and motivated using your knowledge and understanding of current construction means and methods, scheduling and pricing. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills will be essential to build and maintain relationships with architects/engineers, subcontractors, clients and team members. You should be comfortable using technology in all aspects of the work and be able to simultaneously manage pricing/budgeting several projects at various stages.

Reporting to the Director of Pre-construction, the Senior Estimator is responsible for thoroughly reviewing plans and specifications, preliminary budgeting & scheduling, soliciting subcontractor bids, subcontractor & vendor bid leveling, producing detailed proposals and working with clients and consultants to value engineer when required. This position will also provide mentorship and general support to other Estimators and Pre-construction associates.

Essential Functions

• Participate in pre-bid meetings and CM interviews with clients, architects and engineers.
• Review plans and specifications, identifying scopes of work needing to be completed by subcontractors & vendors.
• Generate preliminary pre-construction and construction schedules.
• Prepare and send out bid packages to subcontractors & vendors, following up as required to ensure full coverage on estimates.
• Coordinating site visits for subcontractors as required during the bid process.
• Review and level subcontractor & vendor quotes for completeness and adherence to plans & specifications.
• Keep plans & specifications up-to-date as needed during the bid process.
• Coordinate and schedule regular pre-construction meetings with clients and their consultants as needed to maintain schedules.
• Complete electronic quantity takeoffs for select scopes of work.
• Create detailed budgets and estimates, updating as needed as designs are updated.
• Provide well-written proposals and scope clarifications for presentation to clients.
• Coordinate and provide pricing for clients, architects and other consultants in value engineering exercises.
• Assist in drafting and review of construction contracts.
• Lead handoff meetings with our operations team to ensure projects are properly transitioned from pre-construction to operations.
• Perform peer reviews of estimates by fellow estimators.
• Identify and qualify new subcontractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong critical and analytical thinking abilities.
• Proficient in using: Procore, Microsoft Word, Excel & Project.
• Ability to lead and accomplish Optimum’s objectives by maintaining and fostering a strong sense of personal responsibility and urgency.
• Ability to independently prioritize, make timely decisions and rapidly respond to changes and problems while using Optimum priorities and best practices as guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and to adjust to changes in priorities and work plans.
• Willingness to work on improving current pre-construction systems and coach others for collective success.

Benefits

Optimum Construction Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance; 401(K) with company matching; Paid Time Off (PTO) earned plus company paid holidays; professional development; and a collaborative, rewarding culture rooted in a set of Core Values that we believe results in shared success. To learn more visit, https://www.optimumconstruction.com/heart.

Optimum Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Optimum Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Applications and Submissions

• Candidates can apply online or send a resume and letter of interest including job history and salary requirements.