Cost Estimating Specialist II

Job Summary

The Cost Estimating Specialist creates cost estimates for new business proposals, supporting the proposal through internal approval cycles and customer negotiations. This position can be located in Colchester, Vermont or Saco, Maine.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Finance or related degree preferred

Pay Range (USD)

$68,700.00 - $93,000.00

Additional Compensation

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts.
• Enrollment in the company's 401k plan and eligibility for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.
• Voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.
• PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave: 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually, up to 3 weeks paid family leave.