Director of Estimating

Our client, an established and highly respected consulting engineering and management firm is currently seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to support new and ongoing capital projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Create and submit well-organized, high-quality written estimates for all portions of a construction project, including key clarifications related to that cost.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Market and have relationships with trade partners.
• Prepare construction and installation estimates from feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary designs, or detailed designs.
• Review all project plans, specifications, take-offs, I&C, and documents to gain a full understanding of the intended use of the estimate.
• Collaborate with the design and validation teams and offer cost-effective alternates.
• Prepare cost estimates for small- and large-scale jobs.
• Manage projects from estimating/bidding, detailing, product purchasing, delivery, scheduling, installation, and construction administration.
• Calculate the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overhead and profit, and present a final price.
• Develop accurate labor and material costs with accurate quantity take-offs.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, validation team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants, OEMs, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trade contractors and end-users in targeted regions.
• Coordinate with Design Group construction teams as required to maintain current cost data.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.
• This role will require occasional travel for project visits or meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 7 years of construction cost estimating experience focused on Life Science/Pharmaceutical estimating from the conceptual stage through buyout.
• Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices and procedures utilizing estimating software.
• Prior experience utilizing on-screen takeoff or Bluebeam and estimating databases.
• Strong understanding of CSI Estimating Format and able to put into an Excel format for proposals.
• Prior experience in gathering and utilizing historical cost information as well as a network of trusted subcontractors
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather subcontractor input for optimizing project performance.
• A willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company-sponsored meetings, trainings, industry-related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• Experience working on large commercial/industrial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations).
• Read and understand construction, installation, and IFC documents: details and drawings.
• Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Procore Experience.