Senior Estimator - Federal Construction Projects up to $40M
About Our Client
One of the area's top rated and recognized General Contractors is looking for a Senior/Chief Estimator to join their team in Springfield, MA!
They specialize in Federal Government Construction Projects from $500K - $40M
ACTIVELY looking for an experienced Construction Estimator to support a variety of Federal Projects in the area, will report into/sit alongside the VP of Business Development *Apply online today and your resume will be considered within 48 hours of application*
Job Description
The Estimator is responsible for:
- Reporting into the VP of Business Development
- Supporting junior staff
- Analyzing construction plans and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Preparing estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
- Consulting with clients, subcontractors, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Collaborating with engineers, architects, owners and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Reading and analyzing scopes of work
- Reviewing RFI's and Addendums
- Attending any necessary pre-construction meetings
- Presenting estimates to clients/owners
- Cold calling people for pricing, selling themselves/ the company, client facing
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The right Estimator has the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Construction Technology, or related field preferred
- 5+ Years of experience estimating in the construction industry (must have)
- Ideally for Federal Government projects, but open to Commercial GC background
- Strong Communication skills, potential sales background - client facing
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects
- Strong literacy of MS Word and Excel
- Working understanding of Timberline/Sage software
- Open minded, has experience with various trades
- Exceptional interpersonal communication, presentation, and writing skills
- Must be able to comprehend and communicate information that is technical in nature
- Effective analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
What's on Offer
The Estimator will receive:
- Comp up to $140K (depending on experience)
- Full benefits package
- Long & Short term disability
- ESOP
- & more!