Estimator in Keene

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team. This position will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and estimating projects as directed by the Senior Estimator in charge of the project.

DEW's Vision, Mission, and Core Values guide daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture. They are integrated into our operations to motivate and encourage ongoing alignment with our guiding principles.

• Reviews specifications, drawings and attends pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate
• Investigates site conditions before bidding, identifying the waste area, borrow area, and dumpsites
• Reviews design options and recommends the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
• Uses historical unit price and productivity data
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Determines and understands the critical path schedule and sequence of work
• Investigates value engineering options
• Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoffs of the scope of work and pricing individual work items
• Reviews terms and conditions of subcontractor and vendor quotes; serves as liaison with subcontractors and vendors during the bidding process
• Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) price information from suppliers
• Reviews all pricing with the Senior Estimator and Director of Estimating
• Provides technical support to personnel preparing estimates for assigned bids
• Sets up budgets
• Participates in presentations to clients (if required)
• Visits project sites to observe construction methods
• Ensures all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
• Maintains skills for software tools and technology utilized
• Participates in project hand-off meetings; attends meetings with suppliers and subs (as needed)
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals
• Performs additional assignments per supervisors' direction

• Assigned estimates are completed on time, and done so in a professional and competitive manner
• Estimates are accurate and consider risk factors and construction methods
• Completed projects, utilizing assigned estimates, are profitable
• Positive company image is built with clients, potential clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Good working relationships with subcontractors, maintaining ethical standards

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• 1-4 years estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 4 years estimating experience in similar construction); basic CPM scheduling skills
• Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, On-Screen Take-off, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and accounts required
• Advanced math and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

If you are interested in being part of an innovative and collaborative team, in a challenging and rewarding work environment, we want to hear from you. We are committed to staying ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and of our success. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day.

In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. These are the reasons DEW is named among the top places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.