Our client is seeking an in-person Preconstruction Estimator at their Home office in Framingham, MA.
As a Preconstruction Estimator, reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will have the opportunity to work on unique and exciting U.S Federal Government construction projects.
Description:
- Review project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they relate to assigned scope of work
- Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute bid document packages, respond to inquiries, being knowledgeable of respective scopes of work and responsibilities
- Develop scope of work packages to define project work requirements through narratives, checklists, and quantity take-off
- Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals to ensure accuracy in scope. (Quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.)
- Prepare subcontractors/vendors price analysis sheets
- Coordinate with design team, on design-build RFP’s, to support development of proposals
- Assist with purchasing and definition of subcontractor/ vendor agreements scope of work
Skills:
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to understand construction documents and develop scopes of work
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
- Working knowledge of On-Screen take-off software or similar a plus
- Working knowledge of estimating software – Sage Estimating (Timberline) experience a plus
Experience:
- Six (6) or more years of experience in the construction industry with estimating experience
- Demonstrated longevity of service, at the same company for a of minimum of 3 years
- Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/ or self-perform estimating a plus
- Experience with Government projects a plus
- Experience with sitework, concrete, steel or building interiors, a plus
Additional Information:
- Easy access to Framingham MA office location
- Relocation benefits may be considered for strong candidates
- Competitive Compensation and Health and Welfare Benefits
- Growth opportunities within large estimating department
About
At home or abroad, our focus is on client satisfaction
The company is a full-service construction firm that knows how to get the job done, even under the most complex circumstances. We deliver diversified Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Contingency/Disaster Relief construction services to our federal clients worldwide.
Our client-centered approach and competitive, enterprising spirit has yielded many longstanding partnerships throughout the country and the world. We are a close-knit team of construction professionals eager to take on new challenges suited to our expertise. We are committed to working with clients to deliver the projects they need in the time they need it.
When U.S. federal agencies need a construction partner to respond to critical situations, they can count on us. We’ve provided construction services to U.S. federal agencies for more than four decades, responding to disasters and supporting military operations throughout the country and around the globe. U.S. federal agencies include the Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, National Park Service, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Customs and Border Protection, Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of State.
You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile projects that impact our national and global communities.