Overview
We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join a growing commercial construction team in Scarborough, Maine. This full-time, direct hire position offers excellent benefits, long-term career growth, and the opportunity to play a key role in delivering successful projects across diverse sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the estimation process for commercial construction projects from initial review to proposal submission.
* Analyze and interpret bid documents, including civil, architectural, structural, MEP, fire protection, and technology drawings.
* Perform quantity take-offs using On-Screen Takeoff software.
* Prepare detailed cost estimates by CSI codes, incorporating labor, materials, equipment, and scheduling factors.
* Build and maintain a cost database using historical and current data.
* Develop bid leveling worksheets, RFPs, and final proposals.
* Participate in pre-bid site visits, walk-throughs, and project meetings.
* Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor bids to ensure competitive pricing and scope coverage.
* Incorporate risk assessments, safety considerations, and compliance with codes and regulations into estimates.
* Transition awarded projects to the project management team with thorough documentation and communication.
* Foster and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, architects, clients, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
* Minimum 5 years of construction estimating experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Estimating, and Bluebeam.
* Conceptual estimating experience is a plus.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* In-depth knowledge of construction costs, pricing trends, and city-specific codes.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive salary up to $135,000 DOE
* 100% Employer-paid Health Insurance
* Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term
* 401(k) with employer match
* Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
About Us
We partner with leading employers in construction, manufacturing, and other industries nationwide to connect talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. This role represents a direct hire opportunity with a respected commercial construction company in the Scarborough area.
Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
EEO statements: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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