Position: Construction Estimator
Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday)
Location: Salem, NH
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000, depending on experience
Ultimate Staffing has partnered with national-leading construction company looking to add a Construction Estimator to their team due to expansion. We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Estimator to join their team whose commitment to excellence has established them as an industry pioneer with a proven track record of successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will prepare and manage bids for residential and commercial projects.
What's in it for you:
- Direct Hire / Permanent, Full Time Position
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
What you'll do:
- Develop comprehensive cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor quotes, profit, overhead, and taxes
- Conduct and attend bid walks with customers, documenting through photos, notes, and measurements
- Identify and coordinate with subcontractors and internal resources
- Analyze construction plans, specifications, and bid documentation
- Create detailed breakdowns of labor and materials for all construction phases
- Execute material takeoffs and secure accurate pricing
- Manage distribution of plans, photos, and bid walk documentation to stakeholders
- Prepare and submit accurate, complete bids
- Deliver final proposals to customers
What you'll need:
- Demonstrated ability to research and understand product specifications
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent time management skills with ability to meet strict deadlines
- Proven mathematical skills for calculating dimensions and material requirements
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining customer relationships
- Problem-solving mindset and positive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with ability to create forms, letters, and spreadsheets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.