Estimator

L.F. Driscoll is seeking an Estimator to support our office. The Estimator will be responsible for budgeting, bidding, leveling, and awarding a diverse set of projects; continuing to support the project team throughout all phases of construction. The position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities include

Manage the estimating process on assigned projects totaling $50 - $100M per year. Prepare quantity take-offs for various levels of budgeting, with a focus on healthcare, Life Science and/or Data Center projects. Utilize Onscreen takeoff, CMiC and excel to calculate, record and track estimates. Engage with a centralized cost estimating database ensuring updated pricing is provided inclusive of union wage increases, inflation, and other market adjustments.

Compile thorough scopes for subcontractor review during the level bid process. Solicit subcontractor bids, ensuring each project receives 3-5 bids per trade and/or supplier group. Complete subcontractor bid review and descope, ensuring conformance to project specifications, code requirements, material quality, project schedule, site logistics, insurance, and related items.

Identify items that have been omitted and ensure a complete estimate is provided to the client, enabling them to meet their financial objectives. Complete subcontractor purchasing process, ensuring qualified subcontractors are utilized across various project types. Manage project kickoff and closeout meetings to ensure a smooth transition of information across the estimating, engineering, accounting, and operations teams.

Maintain engagement from bid phase through project completion for RFIs, change management, ticket pricing and subcontract execution. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers and team members alike. Attend client meetings, engage with and resolve issues regarding pricing and/or estimates, participate in value engineering exercises as needed, obtaining client approval and signoff.

Participate in team collaboration and development, enhancing the potential growth for both individual team members and the entire estimating department.

Qualifications

BS, BA, or relevant construction experience preferred. Preferred areas of study include construction management, engineering, or architecture. 5+ years of experience in estimating, purchasing, and related duties. Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel).

Qualifications

BS or BA required. Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering or architecture. 10+ years of experience in Estimating, Preconstruction or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing. Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and well-developed budgeting, purchasing and organizational skills Earns and maintains trust by demonstrating honesty, accountability and reliability Benefits The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program] Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting.

The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.