Cost Estimating Specialist I

About the role

Job Summary: The Cost Estimating Specialist creates cost estimates for new business proposals, including reviewing scope of work and project requirements, analyzing historical data, working with other functions to receive functional inputs. Supports proposal through internal approval cycles, and through customer negotiations. Will interface with other internal functions, and may interface with Government agencies, or customers. This position can be located in Saco, Maine or Colchester, Vermont.

Impact of the Role: General Profile – Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline; performs routine assignments using existing procedures; receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles; entry level to a professional career progression; consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates for projects based on work scope, specifications, and contract proposals using applicable estimating methodologies and tools.
• Analyzes project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify labor, material, equipment, and service requirements.
• Uses benchmark data, trends, prior estimates, and historical pricing schedules to generate detailed cost estimates that consist of itemized lists of expenses, labor hours, material quantities, and potential cost variations.
• Depending on the complexity and type of project, may use different estimating methods, mathematical models, or specialized estimating software tools to generate estimates.
• Travel up to 25% likely.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time; work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Discipline/Major: Finance or related degree preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Cost Estimation, Material Requirements Planning, Project Estimation, Requirements Analysis, Spreadsheet advanced, Cost Analysis, Specification Review, ERP Systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• 401k plan enrollment.
• Voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs, College Savings Plan (529).

Pay

Pay Range (USD): $55,000.00 - $75,000.00. Pay Transparency Statement: The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Additional Compensation: Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.

Schedule

Paid Time Off: Employees will receive paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.