Estimator

Overview

Estimate costs & manage pre‑construction/bidding for commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• bid management
• takeoffs
• cm software
• vendor management
• proposal development

Tasks

-Maintain and build positive trade and vendor partnerships. -Attend and document client pre-bid meetings. -Identify, review, and develop bid strategies with our team to ensure accuracy of the project proposal. -Execute transition meetings upon award with the project management and superintendent teams. -Maintain and develop a cost history database. -Run pre-bid meetings with our trade partners. -Prepare and ensure accurate customer proposals with detailed CSI breakdowns, alternates, allowances, qualifications, and exclusions. -Thoroughly review and comprehend all bid documentation, identify risk, constructability, site logistics, sequencing, phasing requirements, and time constraints. -Provide detailed cost analysis when required. -Work with the Assistant Estimator to set up RFQ in our construction management program and distribute to trade partners and vendors. -Prepare value engineering options applicable to the project requirements. -Enter project cost codes and budget into our CM Software. -Assist Project Managers with pricing out large, proposed change orders. -Communicate with the trades, vendors, design teams, customers, and internal team members throughout the entire pre-construction process. -Ensure compliance with all required bid documents. -Collaborate with our project management and superintendent teams to answer any pre-construction/bid questions that come up throughout the project lifecycle. -Prepare detailed estimates for all conceptual and hard bid proposals. -Work with the Assistant Estimator on soliciting and obtaining trades and vendor proposals. -Present proposals to our customers and our internal teams. -Assist the pre-construction team with building our trade and vendor database. -Prepare preliminary construction schedules as applicable to the bid requirements -Obtain bonding and insurance pricing as required by the bid documentation. -Prepare scopes of work for each applicable trade. -Organize all bid documentation within our CM Software, our network folders, and hard copies. -Provide unit cost breakdowns if applicable. -Level all trades and vendors for accuracy and scope gaps. -Verify and document existing site conditions for accuracy of the bid documents. -Prepare Request for Information during the bid process. -Assist the project management team with the buy-out process, as necessary. -Perform detailed trade and vendor take-offs of all applicable scopes of work.

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• construction estimating
• 2-4 years
• project management
• client‑focus
• self‑motivation

What You Bring

Commonwealth Building is a Commercial General Contracting and Construction Management firm serving the greater New England area. Commonwealth Building specializes in ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and tenant-occupied renovations in the Retail, Restaurant, Corporate, and Commercial market sectors. We are seeking a candidate with exceptional self-motivation, a solid construction background, and strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills. -Great attitude with a strong client-centric focus. -Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. -Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. -2-4 years of construction estimating experience required.

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Benefits

-Health savings account -Health insurance -Tuition reimbursement -Life insurance -Retirement plan -Vision insurance -Referral program -Flexible spending account -Paid time off -Dental insurance

About Commonwealth Building Inc.

-Founded in the early 1980s, Commonwealth Building Inc. began as a small construction firm with a vision to provide high-quality, reliable service to a variety of sectors. -The company has grown steadily, expanding its capabilities and service offerings to cater to larger, more complex projects. -With expertise in both the public and private sectors, they have successfully completed a diverse range of projects, from commercial buildings to large-scale infrastructure initiatives. -The firm’s portfolio includes everything from multi-story office buildings to critical infrastructure like bridges and highways, showcasing a well-rounded skill set. -Notable for their attention to detail and commitment to safety, Commonwealth Building Inc. prides itself on delivering projects on time and within budget. -With a strong reputation for excellence, they’ve developed long-lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and partners in the industry.

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