Estimator

Groom Construction is a leading construction management firm specializing in luxury residential, commercial, and national retail construction. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, Groom Construction has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results on time and within budget. This position is onsite at our corporate office in Salem, MA.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Job Assignment:

The estimator will be responsible for estimating commercial and institutional construction projects in a timely manner with the ability to fully read specifications and drawings, legends, and equipment schedules, following different document iterations (schematic, construction, and permit sets). We are searching for an estimating professional that is self-motivated, extremely well organized, and accurate; excels in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment, and is capable of working in a team environment as well as taking on smaller projects individually with supervision. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with an ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities/Day to Day:

• Build/Submit Proposals (Includes Budgeting, Scheduling, & Overall Approach to a Project)
• Manage Subcontractor Invitation to Bid (ITB)
• Scope Takeoffs
•  Subcontractor scoping/leveling
• Perform Project Buyout & Contracting after Project Award
• Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid the bidding process
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates

Benefits/Company Perks

• Paid time off and Holidays
• 401k Pension Pan with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care 
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability and Basic Life 100% employer paid
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts on Travel, Event Tickets and Verizon Wireless
• Training and Development
• Discretionary End of the Year Bonus

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree desired in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans
• Experience with Construction Project Management a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Procore, On-screen Takeoff (OST) and Building Connected
• 3- 5 years' of construction experience preferred; *Willing to train the right candidate.