Estimator

Bald Hill Builders•Sharon, MA

10d

About The Position

Bald Hill is a leading general contractor specializing in the ground-up construction of affordable and multifamily housing communities. We take pride in delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Our team values integrity, accountability, and collaboration across every phase of construction — from concept to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related disciplines is required.
3-6 years of estimating experience in related construction fields (emphasis on hard-bid, design-build, and Pre-Construction services).
Have general knowledge of all aspects of construction (field experience a plus).
Have high attention to detail and quality control.

Nice To Haves

Be informed of new energy efficient / sustainable building practices (PassiveHouse Certifications are a plus).

Responsibilities

Perform Plan Reviews.
Review RFP – including plans, specifications, sketches, geotechnical reports, design narratives, Addenda, etc.
Attending pre-bid meetings, perform site inspections, verify existing conditions, analyze factors that may affect constructability (location of powerlines, access for deliveries, etc.).
Conduct a page turn to determine scopes of work and required contents of estimate.
Preparing bidders lists – custom tailored for each project, carefully selecting those subcontractors that are most appropriate for each project (and most likely to bid).
Preparing requests for subcontractor quotations and providing analysis of subcontractor quotes.
Following up with subcontractors throughout the bidding period to keep communications open, gauge interest and field RFI’s.
Performing site visits with subcontractors.
Prepare bid tabs – calling attention to portions of the work that subcontractors may or may not have included.
Prepare detailed and accurate Qualifications & Assumptions.
Work with Project Operations in developing a Construction Management Plan.
Work with Project Operations in developing a Project Schedule.
Prepare and review with Project Operations a detailed General Conditions & Project Requirement study (carefully considering – “how will we build this” mentality).
Write Scopes of Work and Prepare Subcontract Agreement.
Taking lead with Estimating, Budgeting and Bidding of projects.
Managing workload to ensure adequate time and resources are earmarked for each respective project.
Plan to achieve the bid deadline and stick to it. Call attention to needs, pressure points, key factors for success and roadblocks that may prohibit successful submission.
Preparing estimates by calculating complete take-off of Scope of Work:
Bulk Quantity Take-offs.
Man-hour Estimates.
Material & Unit Price Estimates.
MEP Systems & Equipment Estimates.
Preparing conceptual estimates from preliminary design documents.
Engaging subcontractors and suppliers to ensure the most accurate pricing is used.
Evaluating active and past projects to create a historical cost database.
Supporting and maintaining Estimating Department historical data files.
Preparing budget comparisons between current and previous estimates.
Maintaining files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current information on unit prices from suppliers.
Providing support for Project Operations, as directed.
Assisting with the final assembly of estimates and pricing to clients.
The Project Estimator will report to the Director of Preconstruction.