Construction Estimator

About the Company - Our Client is dedicated to offering Southern Maine and Northern New England top-tier construction management services. Our core values—integrity, transparency, and quality—define our approach. We believe that a successful project is as much about the collaborative process, planning, and execution as it is the end result. We foster open and strong working relationships with ownership, design, and subcontractor teams, ensuring the final product is delivered in the most cost-efficient manner.

About the Role - We are seeking to hire a lead Estimator to join our growing team. The estimator will be responsible for estimating commercial construction projects in a timely manner with the ability to fully read specifications and drawings, legends, and equipment schedules, following different document iterations (schematic, construction, and permit sets). We are searching for an estimating professional who is self-motivated, extremely well organized, and accurate; excels in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment and is capable of working in a team environment as well as taking on smaller projects individually. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with an ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimation process for all commercial construction projects.
• Read and understand bid documents including Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, and Technology drawings, as well as project specifications.
• Generate quantity take-offs using On-Screen Takeoff.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates by CSI codes, including labor, materials, and time projections, based on project requirements and construction documents.
• Create and maintain a cost database utilizing historical data, and updating annually.
• Prepare and utilize bid leveling worksheets for different scopes of work to be used when assembling the final bids.
• Attend on-site pre-bid walk-throughs and job meetings as needed.
• Prepare and submit bid proposals.
• Determine subcontractor scopes and solicit relevant pricing.
• Develop and assemble subcontractor Requests for Proposals.
• Ensure estimates compliance with company standards, client requirements, and company resources.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records for all estimates.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of construction materials, costs, and city-specific regulations.
• Evaluate and adjust estimates to reflect potential safety risks and the necessary mitigations.
• Develop innovative means and methods for completing projects to increase competitiveness and margins.
• Form strong working relationships with subcontractors, estimators, architects, and owners.
• Commit to deadlines and deliver accurate estimates in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate the transition of successful bids to the project management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction estimating experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, On-Screen Take-off, Sage Estimating, Bluebeam, and other estimating software is preferred.
• Experience creating conceptual estimates preferred.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail are paramount.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Familiarity with current industry pricing trends and best practices.