Estimator - Materials jobs in Maine

Blane Casey Contractors is looking for an experienced project estimator to join our team. A successful candidate will be responsible for estimating a variety of types of projects including, but not limited to, educational, industrial, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use and much more! They should work well independently and as part of a team, be detail-oriented and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Chase leads and find projects to bid
• Send bid invitations based on specifications and drawings
• Manage users and subcontractors in company directory
• Direct the development of material and labor takeoffs for self-performed work
• Gather subcontract pricing
• Establish the baseline budget and schedule for the project
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Identify cost savings opportunities
• Provide cost analysis for change orders
• Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Evaluate project proposals and provide feedback to stakeholders
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for discrepancies
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts
• Assist with design coordination and VE items
• Willing to jump in and perform other duties as needed

Educations/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar field

In depth knowledge of the commercial construction industry.

2-5 years of experience estimating commercial construction projects

Fluency in Microsoft office software required

Procore experience a plus

Valid Driver’s license

Benefits

Competitive wages

Tiered PTO

Paid Holiday

Company Paid Long & Short-Term Disability

HSA Match up to $500

Health insurance 50/50 split for employee only

401K Retirement Plan with up to 3.5% Match

Company Paid Life Insurance Policy

Bonus opportunities