Senior Estimator

Landscaping by J. Michael, located in Marshfield, MA, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail oriented, and posses excellent communication skills.   

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for prospecting, take offs/estimates, subcontractors, submittals, budgets  for public and private construction projects. 

Essential Functions

• Lead estimating team with timely roll-out and execution of the entire estimate deliverable process.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determine scope of work.
• Develop full scope estimates based on Bid-Build, Design-Build or CM/GC construction documents. 
• Provide detailed quantity take off of specific trades as needed.
• Create detailed crew and production cost estimates.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews.
• Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history. 
• Manage and maintain subcontractor  database and pre-qualifications. 
• Builds effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers and others that reflect and support the company core values and exceeds customer expectations. 

Qualifications and Skills

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field with 5+ years of preconstruction/estimating experience on commercial projects. 
• Knowledge of landscaping, irrigation, masonry and site work. 
• Able to manage multitask  multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge and efficiency in the following software: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD 3D, Takeoff Software (Bluebeam) and RS Means.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and strong communications skills, verbal and written.
• Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems. 

Benefits 

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance 
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Bonuses
• Training Incentives
• Industry License Increases 
• Annual Merit Reviews
• Advancement with Growth Potential