Estimator - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Engelberth Construction recognizes that a company is only as good as it’s people. Investing in and empowering our employees, our most important asset, is our top priority. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and customers we serve. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We continue to build our team, celebrating a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We are currently adding an Estimator to our Colchester, Vermont office.

This position is responsible for :

• Developing estimates at all phases of design, including coordinating the efforts of other internal team members performing site, mechanical and electrical estimates and reporting to executive management.
• Coordinating the subcontractor bidding process.
• Assisting the preconstruction manager with information to support clients and project needs.
• Assisting the Chief Estimator with maintaining the estimating database.
• Supporting business development efforts with RFP responses and attending project interviews.
• Performing architectural systems and material takeoff and developing cost estimate reports using Timberline / Sage estimating software.
• Coordinating with material vendors and subcontractors for market pricing.
• Understanding the subcontractor market conditions and developing subcontractor bid lists.
• Developing subcontractor bid packages itemizing specific trade work scopes.
• Reviewing subcontractor bids and proposals for conformance to requested information.
• Controlling bid day efforts amongst the estimating team to finalize competitive, hard bid estimates.
• Discussing estimates and subcontractor bidding results with Clients and Design team members.
• Providing constructability reviews and quality control feedback of project documents to designers.
• Developing cost reduction strategies and evaluating value engineering suggestions for cost and schedule impact.

The right candidate will have the following skills and experience :

A minimum of 3 years of estimating background with experience leading a team of estimators in cost, scheduling, design review, bidding strategies, and risk management efforts.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, digital take-off and estimating software.

Engelberth offers a very generous benefits package to include :

Engelberth Construction, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.