Job Description

A well-established construction firm in Augusta is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the team. This role involves estimating a variety of projects, including educational, industrial, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, and more. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, able to work independently and within a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue leads for potential projects to bid.
• Distribute bid invitations based on project specifications and drawings.
• Manage subcontractors and users within the company directory.
• Develop material and labor takeoffs for self-performed work.
• Obtain and analyze subcontractor pricing.
• Establish baseline budgets and project schedules.
• Organize and maintain a centralized cost-estimating database.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide cost analyses for change orders.
• Evaluate project proposals and offer feedback to stakeholders.
• Assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Compare estimated costs to actual project costs to identify discrepancies.
• Recommend improvements to cost-estimating procedures.
• Identify cost trends to support cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Assist with design coordination and value engineering (VE) initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience estimating commercial construction projects for a general contractor.
• Strong knowledge of the commercial construction industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with Procore is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Notes:

• Competitive wages with bonus opportunities.
• Tiered PTO and paid holidays.
• Company-paid long & short-term disability.
• HSA with match
• Health insurance with a 50/50 split for employee-only coverage.
• 401K retirement plan with match

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