Brightpath Associates LLC is hiring: Construction Estimator in Gorham

Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

• Leads the estimates on assigned projects with timely-roll-out and execution of entire estimate deliverable process.
• Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present to determine scope of work.
• Develop full-scope detailed estimates and quantity take-offs based on conceptual, schematic, bid-build, design-build, design development or construction documents.
• Provide direction to project team with regards to means and methods, schedule, budget, and strategy.
• Assemble pre-bid packages and attend project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews with architects, clients, subcontractors etc., as required.
• Utilize companys technologies to ensure most efficient estimating and pre-construction process while also aiming to maintain data throughout pre-construction project cycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, during the preconstruction phase and beyond through excellent customer service and creative problem solving.
• Solicit and analyze qualified subcontractors and vendors proposals, ensuring adequate coverage and scope understanding for the pricing in all trades.
• Manage and maintain subcontractor database and record cost history of proposals.
• Prepare and participate in bid proposals with care given to comparison to previous bid proposals/versions of pricing shared with client and thoughtful/clear presentation for clients receipt and review.
• Review documents for completeness, identify discrepancies in construction documents or potential scope gaps and seek clarifications from designers.
• Serve as a resource in project transition to the Project Operations team to ensure smooth transition and best success of project.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
• Must have math skills; multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, conversion of units of measure
• Computer Skills; web navigation, document scanning, typing, Microsoft Office, and estimating software competency
• Effective and professional communication skills, verbal and written
• Detail orientated ability to multitask and have flexibility
• Problem-solving ability
• Strong sense of Urgency
• Time management skills prioritize responsibilities. Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations such as heavy/varying workload and order accuracy
• Bias towards action and impatience towards those that lack focus and/or the ability to get results.