Construction Estimator

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Construction Estimator to join our dynamic firm. The Construction Estimator reports directly to the President and CEO. The Construction Estimator is responsible for cost-estimating commercial construction projects within all our market sectors, including conceptual budgeting and hard bid proposals. Manage the entire pre-construction and bidding process from conception to award turnover. Commonwealth Building is a Commercial General Contracting and Construction Management firm serving the greater New England area. Commonwealth Building specializes in ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and tenant-occupied renovations in the Retail, Restaurant, Corporate, and Commercial market sectors. We are looking for a candidate who has great self-motivating ability, a solid construction background, and has robust interpersonal, communication, and project management skills. Primary Duties Thoroughly review and comprehend all bid documentation, identify risk, constructability, site logistics, sequencing, phasing requirements, and time constraints. Identify, review, and develop bid strategies with our team to ensure the accuracy of the project proposal. Perform detailed trade and vendor take-offs of all applicable scopes of work. Level all trades and vendors for accuracy and scope gaps. Communicate with the trades, vendors, design teams, customers, and internal team members throughout the entire pre-construction process. Prepare scopes of work for each applicable trade. Prepare detailed estimates for all conceptual and hard bid proposals. Prepare and ensure accurate customer proposals with detailed CSI breakdowns, alternates, allowances, qualifications, and exclusions. Ensure compliance with all required bid documents. Assist the pre-construction team with building our trade and vendor database. Maintain and build positive trade and vendor partnerships. Work with the Assistant Estimator to set up RFQ in our construction management program and distribute to trade partners and vendors. Work with the Assistant Estimator with soliciting and obtain trades and vendor proposals. Maintain and develop cost history database. Execute transition meetings upon award with the project management and superintendent teams. Run pre-bid meetings with our trade partners. Attend and document client pre-bid meetings. Prepare preliminary construction schedules as applicable to the bid requirements Collaborate with our project management and superintendent teams to answer any pre-construction/bid questions that come up throughout the project lifecycle. Verify and document existing site conditions for the accuracy of the bid documents. Prepare Request for Information during the bid process. Prepare value engineering options applicable to the project requirements. Provide unit cost breakdowns if applicable. Enter project cost codes and budget into our CM Software Provide detailed cost analysis when required Obtain bonding and insurance pricing as required by the bid documentation. Assist the project management team with the buy-out process, as necessary. Present proposals to our customers and our internal teams. Organize all bid documentation within our CM Software, our network folders, and hard copies. Assist Project Managers with pricing out large, proposed change orders. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. 3-5 years of construction estimating experience. Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Great attitude with a strong client-centric focus. Commonwealth Building offers a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, and life insurance. We are an equal-opportunity employer.