Staff Estimator (Wallingford)

About the role

The Staff Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates and proposals for engineering and design-build construction projects. Duties include assembling material and labor costs, analyzing and incorporating quotes, conducting small and disadvantaged business solicitation, and presenting estimating information in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit cost and quantities for various projects.
• Analyze and incorporate quotes on bonds and insurance into the estimate for review.
• Conduct small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluation.
• Conduct subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification tasks.
• Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects.
• Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors.
• Present estimating information in site and pre-bid meetings.
• Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies, and make recommendations based on those results.
• Develop project summary schedules.
• Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Support pre-construction services on client estimates and joint venture reviews.
• Develop and present estimating strategy and plan.
• Research cost history and update data base(s).
• Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions.
• Evaluate fee, contingency and escalation and make recommendations.
• Responsible for reviewing specialty and standard equipment pricing.
• Analyze and price value engineering for submission.
• Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy.
• Review commercial terms and conditions for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator.
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 3 years of direct project estimating experience required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-Base.
• OSHA 10-hour certification required.

Compensation

$110,000.00 - $155,000.00 yearly. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ConEst, and K-Base.

Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision, life, disability, and paid time off. Additionally, eligible employees participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program.

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time