Field-to-Office Estimator in Salem, Massachusetts at Groom Construction Co Inc

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Superintendent to transition into a pivotal office-based Estimator position. Leverage your field experience to build profitable bids for premier commercial and multifamily projects. We are searching for a professional that is self-motivated, extremely well organized, and accurate; excels in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment and is capable of working in a team environment as well as taking on smaller projects individually with supervision. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with an ability to prioritize and multitask.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree desired in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• blueprints and plan reading required
• Minimum of 10 years proven commercial or multifamily base building experience as a lead superintendent on $10 million + projects
• Must be proficient in: MS Office; MS project; Bluebeam; On-Screen Takeoff (OST) would be a benefit, but not a necessity

The selected candidate will receive comprehensive training in the following:

• Build/Submit Proposals (Includes Budgeting, Scheduling, & Overall Approach to a Project)
• Manage Subcontractor Invitation to Bid (ITB)
• Scope Takeoffs
• Subcontractor scoping/leveling
• Perform Project Buyout & Contracting after Project Award
• Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid the bidding process
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates

Physical requirements

• Walking: Able to walk across rugged and uneven terrain consisting of various materials including dirt, sand, gravel, and rock.
• Climbing Stairs: Able to climb up and down rough and finished stairs of multiple- floor buildings.
• Climbing Ladders: Able to climb up and down ladders of various heights.
• Lifting and Carrying: Able to bend knees and use hands and fingers to lift and carry objects such as engineering drawings and specifications weighing up to approximately 25 lbs.
• Communications: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Vision: Seeing to read engineering and architectural documents, operation and safety instructions, and a computer monitor.
• Sitting: Sitting and operating a keyboard for extended periods of time to enter data into a computer workstation.
• Dexterity: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Benefits/Company Perks

• Paid time off and Holidays
• 401k Pension Pan with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability and Basic Life 100% employer paid
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts on Travel, Event Tickets and Verizon Wireless
• Training and Development
• Onsite gym
• Discretionary End of the Year Bonus