Estimator

Blane Casey Contractors

Estimator

Augusta, ME
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Blane Casey Contractors is looking for an experienced project estimator to join our team. A successful candidate will be responsible for estimating a variety of types of projects including, but not limited to, educational, industrial, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use and much more! They should work well independently and as part of a team, be detail-oriented and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment.

    Responsibilities

    • Chase leads and find projects to bid
    • Send bid invitations based on specifications and drawings
    • Manage users and subcontractors in company directory
    • Direct the development of material and labor takeoffs for self-performed work
    • Gather subcontract pricing
    • Establish the baseline budget and schedule for the project
    • Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
    • Identify cost savings opportunities
    • Provide cost analysis for change orders
    • Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies
    • Evaluate project proposals and provide feedback to stakeholders
    • Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for discrepancies
    • Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies
    • Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts
    • Assist with design coordination and VE items
    • Willing to jump in and perform other duties as needed

    Educations/Experience:

    Bachelor's degree in construction management or similar field

    In depth knowledge of the commercial construction industry.

    2-5 years of experience estimating commercial construction projects

    Fluency in Microsoft office software required

    Procore experience a plus

    Valid Driver's license

    Benefits

    Competitive wages

    Tiered PTO

    Paid Holiday

    Company Paid Long & Short-Term Disability

    HSA Match up to $500

    Health insurance 50/50 split for employee only

    401K Retirement Plan with up to 3.5% Match

    Company Paid Life Insurance Policy

    Bonus opportunities