Weston Solutions, Inc. · 3 days ago
Commercial Construction Estimator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Review bid opportunities, analyze project documents, drawings, specifications, supplier quotations, engineering reports, and other information included in the bid package to provide accurate, market-competitive cost estimates.
Manage the bidding process for small to large scale lump sum, and design-build projects.
Source and vet subcontractors, cultivate subcontractor & vendor relationships, and perform bid leveling across multiple trade partners.
Ability to professionally analyze the drawings and solicitation package, extract the scope of works for each trade and communicate that with the subcontractors.
Negotiate project pricing and schedule with subcontractors.
Create and compile detailed, accurate cost estimates and present them to the management for approval.
Experience working on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes of work.
Obtain, organize, and analyze multiple subcontractor quotes across varying trades by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors, and negotiate pricing.
Develop processes and track historical cost/scope to build a database for future projects.
Lead, manage, train, and develop future incoming or cross-team estimating personnel.
Host job walks and attend site visits, if necessary.
Support continued development of subcontractor database.
Qualification
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Required
10+ years’ experience required in estimating commercial projects.
Expert analytical skills; experience in producing estimating for complex, multi-trade, renovation, facility maintenance, and new construction.
Extensive knowledge of the construction industry means, methods, costs, processes & generally accepted business practices.
Strong and effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Proven positive attitude and professionalism.
Excellent customer-oriented focus with the ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients and subcontractors nationwide.
Excellent organizational & time management skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and monitor the bidding process to meet hard deadlines.
Ability to multitask and work on multiple bids concurrently.
Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to guide stakeholders through complex problems.
Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and bid management programs.
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree/higher education in engineering is preferred but not required.
Experience in estimating or managing JOC projects is a plus.
Professional certifications (such as Certified Professional Estimator) are a plus.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with base and matching employer stock contributions
Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental leave
Life and disability plans
Critical illness and accident plans
Work/Life flexibility
Professional development opportunities
Company
Weston Solutions, Inc.
Weston is a national environmental and infrastructure services firm committed to safety and client value driven to be our clients’ most effective and efficient service provider for both straightforward and complex projects.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lawrence Bove
President and Chief Executive Officer
Steve Kuhr, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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