Estimator

Enfield Enterprises, a well-established company specializing in federal government contracting is in need of estimators to be located in our Springfield, MA, Pensacola FL, or Ballston Spa NY offices.

Overview
Prepare detailed cost estimates based on the construction drawings and specifications.
Communicate bids and scopes of work.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare detailed estimates by completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope.
• Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for various contract types. (Lump Sum,
• Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus, etc.)
• Serve as liaison with subcontractors, design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client.
• Point of contact for managing assigned trade subcontractors and distributing information.
• Develop a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Responsible for understanding all factors required to prepare bids, including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work.
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize subcontract scope.
• Occasionally perform duties outside scope of job description.
• Qualifications
• Minimum ten years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Understand, execute, and remember complex instructions.
• Ability to follow directions, work with minimal supervision and exercise discretion and judgment regarding matter of significance.
• Ability to obtain security clearance as required.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Performing this job regularly requires us of hands to find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk, hear, and stand.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• STD, LTD Life insurance
• Paid time off