Lead Estimator

About Us

As a regional construction management company, we don’t just build buildings; we also build communities and, most importantly, people. While we continue to grow in size and expertise, our foundational values of quality, dependability, and integrity have remained steadfast as the cornerstones of our business. Our passion for construction, coupled with our collaborative team-oriented approach, sets us apart in attracting and retaining clients. We offer on-the-job learning and mentoring through a diverse portfolio of challenging projects, including adaptive reuse, historic preservation, renovations, and new construction.

About the Role

Develops budgets and estimates for multifamily and commercial projects through the review of architectural drawings and specifications. Collaborates with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to obtain clarity on project parameters and the overall Scope of Work. Prepares and evaluates proposals for Scope of Work, quantities, and costs to compile an accurate construction budget.

Responsibilities

• Leads an internal team to provide a full budget or estimate for a project.
• Acts as Bid Captain on a competitive bid or Lead on a negotiated budget.
• Reviews project architectural drawings, specifications, and essential reports to acquire an in-depth understanding of the project and scope of work.
• Reviews previous drawings and specifications to confirm changes made to the documents.
• Reviews external factors that may impact scope and price (e.g., CDA guidelines, EPA updates).
• Creates and implements subcontractor and vendor scopes of work.
• Provides alternates, allowances, and coordination if required by subcontractors and/or vendors.
• Obtains bid pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
• Communicates with subcontractors regarding their potential for submitting project bids, reviews the accuracy of their estimates, and ensures understanding of the exact scope of work.
• Creates the bid/budget in the required and accurate Company format, including the cost estimate sheet, assumptions/clarifications, value management suggestions, budget impacts, and schedules/long lead items.
• Creates deliverable proposal package for the client.
• Collaborates with the project team (internal team, owner/developer, and architect/engineers) to ensure accuracy in the overall estimation process.
• Participates in team meetings, budget reviews, and value management meetings.
• Researches value management to reduce cost, timeline, and maintain quality.
• Solicits subcontractor/vendor input on schedule durations and sequencing.
• Prepares topics of concern, logistics, and schedule for meetings as needed.
• Performs take-offs to confirm material quantities.
• Arranges and attends site visits with subcontractors to confirm logistics and existing conditions.
• Collaborates with the construction team to buy out bid packages.
• Gathers, documents, and utilizes historical data and unit prices for future concept projects and alignment with current estimates.
• Consistently builds a network of subcontractors and vendors.
• Adheres to the Company’s key values of quality, dependability, and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, Associate’s, vocational, or technical school degree in construction management or a related field (preferred).
• 5-7 years of construction budget and/or estimation experience.
• 5-7 years of material take-off experience (required).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Project).
• Proficient in Procore, Blue Beam, and Building Connected (preferred).
• Proficient in various estimating software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior time management and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the comprehension and construct of blueprints.
• Superior problem-solving skills and proactive thinking to assess potential hurdles.
• Superior attention to detail to consistently meet stakeholder expectations.
• Thrives in a team environment.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer.
• Correctable vision and hearing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and clear, easy-to-understand oral communication ability.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds for moving equipment on and off shelves.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods.

Core Competencies for Success

• Humble, hungry, and smart.
• Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management; may train and monitor the performance of others.
• Can present, resolve conflicts, and address delicate situations; motivates and influences others.
• Broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices with the ability to use them in complex, difficult, and/or unprecedented situations.
• Regular contact with internal and external stakeholders; results have significant broad implications for the management and operations of multiple departments.
• Role contributes to strategy and operational/business decisions that affect the department.
• Problems are highly varied, complex, and often non-recurring, requiring novel and creative approaches to resolution.
• New concepts, resourcefulness, innovation, negotiation, and diplomacy.
• Results are defined; sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with some guidelines.
• Collaborates effectively with the team.
• Flexible and responsive to change due to external timeline limitations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Construction budgets and estimates are accurate 100% of the time.
• Meets deadlines 100% of the time or engages the team proactively to address delays.
• At contract pricing, all trades have a minimum of 3 qualified, leveled bids.
• Positive feedback is received in subcontractor surveys, including feedback, communication, and clarity.

Internal Training After Hire

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).
• Sexual Harassment.

Pay

Annual salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid plan.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and auto allowance.