Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Solidus, Inc. is a full-service design-build construction company headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, with offices in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The company has been providing construction services for over thirty years. Our integrated approach encompasses the entire construction process, from property search to design and architectural services to commercial ground-up construction and renovations. We specialize in branch construction and transformation for the financial services industry and have designed and built hundreds of banks and credit unions. Project profiles range from $100K to $20M+, with work across New England, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

With several hundred clients, we have plenty of great opportunities for new team members who want to be the best in their field. We offer consistent work, top pay, and benefits. We are seeking to expand our growing team with a talented Estimator who is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses excellent organizational and communication skills for commercial construction projects. We provide a collaborative, supportive environment and comprehensive benefits that encourage our employees and their families to build lifelong relationships with us.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Solidus is seeking a person to join our growth-oriented business, where you can be part of a dynamic, high-performing, and supportive team. We seek a unique addition to our team of estimators to handle projects across New England, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio.

Solidus is an achievement-oriented organization that invests in our staff's professional development. Team loyalty and shared commitment are hallmarks of our work culture, and we encourage the open sharing of ideas and support independent decision-making.

We have built a strong business through exceptional customer responsiveness and impeccable quality. With these high standards, every member of the Solidus team must support the Company’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, commitment to customers, accountability, and ownership.

Some of the ways these qualities are demonstrated include:

• Collaborating with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to gather essential project details and requirements.
• Preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work.
• Analyzing project blueprints, specifications, and other documents to determine project scope and feasibility.
• Identifying potential risks and cost-saving opportunities to ensure project efficiency and profitability.
• Assisting in the preparation of bids and proposals for new and existing clients.
• Maintaining and updating cost databases and historical pricing records.
• Communicating effectively with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors to obtain pricing and project-related information.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple estimates simultaneously. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in construction estimating software are essential. This individual must be an excellent communicator who can build relationships with vendors, clients, and internal teams to ensure the accuracy and competitiveness of our project estimates.

This position is based out of Solidus’s East Hartford, CT headquarters, with some travel as needed for site visits and client meetings. Solidus offers a supportive and collaborative environment where team members can thrive and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptual Estimating
• 1. Develop Rough Order of Magnitude estimates and project budgets with documented clarifications and assumptions based on industry knowledge across the general trades
  2. Conceptualize schematic plans and assemble budgetary estimates for privately negotiated work.
  3. Review, interpret, and accurately estimate the scope of work as described and outlined in the project documents.
  4. Execute quantity take-offs of all applicable CSI sections.
• Bid Solicitation and Project Budget GMP Development
• 1. Develop amicable working relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
  2. Solicit and collect subcontractors’/vendors’ bids and quotations for budgetary and final pricing.
  3. Verify that subcontractors’/vendors’ scopes of work are accurate in terms of quantities and scope items included within their proposals.
  4. Prepare analysis reports of subcontractors’/vendors’ quotations.
  5. Organize and archive all documents received and produced.
  6. Assist with operations change orders, estimating as required by jobs in progress.
  7. Assist the Solidus operations team with purchasing and definition of subcontractors’/vendors’ scopes.
  8. Comfortable serving as a client-facing representative of the company, presenting complex estimates to C-suite leadership with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. This will include presenting to the entire Board as well.
  9. Perform other estimating tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE BASE

• Understanding of CSI divisional formatting
• Understanding of and the ability to manipulate basic Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets.
• Strong knowledge base and usage of On-Screen Takeoff or similar software.
• Strong knowledge base in Sage Estimating or similar software.
• Applicants must possess high-caliber written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on several projects at the same time.
• Understanding of general construction terminology and acronyms.
• General understanding of construction materials along with standard means and methods of construction execution.
• Understanding and application of estimating terminology and fundamentals, i.e., Add Alternates, Deduct Alternates, Allowances, V.E., Contingencies, Clarifications, Qualifications, Exclusions, etc., and how to author/use them.
• Understanding and ability to prepare and navigate variance reports.
• Understanding of scheduling terminology and ability to understand basic scheduling formats and logic.
• Understanding of “Occupied and Phased” renovations and how to construct phasing plans to ensure our clients can remain operational during construction.
• Strong understanding of the subcontractor proposal vetting and leveling process.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and all parts/pieces that make up a project.
• Ability to travel long distances to review out-of-state projects
• Overnight stays are occasionally required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of (10) years of commercial construction-related estimating.
• Experience must include privately negotiated and GMP contract delivery methods.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• GC/CM commercial estimating experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related curriculum
• Prior Field Superintendent experience on $5M+ commercial projects
• Prior Project Management experience on $5M+ commercial projects

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$95,000 - $115,000/year plus bonuses, subject to experience and qualifications.

In addition to employee longevity, competitive compensation, and a supportive family atmosphere that respects work/life balance, we provide comprehensive benefits that encourage our employees and their families to build lifelong relationships with us.

• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision plan
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Travel reimbursement
• Incentive programs
• (11) paid company holidays
• Bonuses and salary increase

Solidus hires and promotes based on merit, competence, and business needs. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination, are based on qualifications and performance. We seek individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit who are willing to work hard, push themselves, and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Our commitment is to maintain a professional and respectful workplace where driven individuals can grow and succeed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily an office-based role at our East Hartford, CT headquarters. The role involves collaborating with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and clients through meetings, phone calls, and emails. Some travel may be required for site visits and client meetings.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

· Solidus, Inc: 1450 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108

· Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Solidus, Inc. is a full-service design-build construction company headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, with offices in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The company has been providing construction services for over thirty years. Our integrated approach encompasses the entire construction process, from property search to design and architectural services to commercial ground-up construction and renovations. We specialize in branch construction and transformation for the financial services industry and have designed and built hundreds of banks and credit unions. Project profiles range from $100K to $20M+, with work across New England, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

Company Description

Solidus, Inc. is a full-service design-build construction company headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, with offices in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The company has been providing construction services for over thirty years. Our integrated approach encompasses the entire construction process, from property search to design and architectural services to commercial ground-up construction and renovations. We specialize in branch construction and transformation for the financial services industry and have designed and built hundreds of banks and credit unions. Project profiles range from $100K to $20M+, with work across New England, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.