Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $80,000 - $110,000
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision programs with 60-80% company contribution.
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K with Company match.
• Pet friendly environment.
• Access to fitness center.

Summary

Maverick Corporation is seeking an Estimator to stay ahead of the industry’s changes and the growing demand for our services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the estimating and proposal submittal for the full range of civil & electrical engineering and construction projects, such as electric vehicle installations, electrical substation and infrastructure developments, cabling, overhead line works, civil works, and telecom and associated maintenance works, for all voltage levels. requires someone with a strong understanding of unit cost estimating; and developing & reviewing unit costs for construction, civil and electrical works. The potential candidates should have a proven track as an estimator, with a commercial background and strong analytical skillset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cost estimating function and be responsible for developing and maintaining unit cost estimates for all electrical, EV, construction and telecom projects. 
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Review and present estimates to senior management.
• Prepare cost comparisons and reconciliations with previous estimates.
• Continual review and assessment of unit costs and their application to ensure cost accuracy on projects.
• Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly, promptly, and efficiently and that client expectations are achieved throughout the duration of the pre-bid, bid and construction process.
• Complete detailed analysis of cost variances, technical approvals and final projects costs, and reporting key findings to improve future cost estimates. 
• Engage with designers, project managers, planners, and project leaders to identify improvements in cost performance and in cost estimating. 
• All other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills & Abilities:

• A logical and systematic approach to data analytics and problem solving. 
• Ability to understand and make decisions based on the relationships between, financial, safety, and technical risks. 
• Strong leadership skills, with significant experience of working from own initiative and taking ownership of work. 
• The ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years relevant work experience in costing / estimating of construction projects & civil engineering / utility projects would be preferable.
• Working knowledge and experience with estimating software a plus. 
• Demonstrated ability as an estimator – delivering accurate project & unit costs to a high quality and standard, fully supported with detailed logic, assumptions, and key source data. 
• Knowledge and experience in unit cost estimating, project cost development and budgetary planning.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Office 365 applications.

About Us

Maverick Corporation is a full-service Engineering and Construction firm working in the telecommunications, Electrical vehicle infrastructure and electrical power sectors. Our customers range from traditional municipal and co-op electric utilities and telecommunication service providers to companies operating in the oil & gas and the transportation industries. Maverick Corporation and its affiliates provide project management, quality control and review services; aerial, underground, and technical services in construction; as well as design, survey, permitting, and owner’s agent services in engineering. Maverick has been incorporated since 1994, and is a growing company with headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maverick Corporation is comprised of individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people of all walks of life. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  In accordance with the MA Wage Transparency Act, we are committed to equitable compensation practices and transparency in our hiring process.