Estimator

We’re Hiring! Our key client is hiring and looking to add an Estimator to their team. Please check the description below and reach out to us for more details if you are interested.

Work Type: Mostly Remote (2 days in-office per month for in-person meetings)

Location: Northborough, MA 01532

Duration: 1 – year contract (with possible extension)

Job Overview:

• Project Estimating plays a critical role in shaping the company's short- and long-term capital budgets for the core lines of businesses within the US.
• By working closely with numerous other departments including Engineering, Project Management, and Construction, our highly collaborative team develops detailed, defensible estimates using nationally recognized estimating techniques.
• Our unique position within the business allows us to participate as core project team members in challenging and interesting capital projects.
• We are constantly seeking ways to improve our own performance through team-developed department initiatives as well as analysis of actual spending to our estimates upon project completion
• The Estimator will prepare accurate and timely construction estimates for large-scale complex construction projects.
• Estimates include all aspects of a project including materials, engineering, permitting, environmental compliance, construction, labor, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely construction estimates based on engineering designs, drawings, site visits, contractual agreements, materials, permitting, environmental, construction labor, and equipment. Incorporate a solid understanding of the utility construction process into complex estimates.
• Analyze key themes and trends to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced, and included in the project estimate.
• Determine to understand the risk associated with large capital projects and the application of contingency.
• This would include the application and development of risk registers, Quantitative Risk Assessments, and/or Monte Carlo Simulations.
• Revise and update the estimating system software to support the storage and retrieval of estimating information and enhance the efficiency and operability of the system.
• Monitor year-on-year accuracy of estimated costs and challenge business processes in order to ensure the company is compliant with applicable regulations and delivers projects on budget.
• Perform planned versus actual evaluations upon project completion for costs and schedule.
• Document findings and develop improvement plans based on the analysis.
• Consult and collaborate with vendors, personnel in other departments, or engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Challenge existing ways of working and continuously seek ways to do things better in order to drive greater efficiencies within assigned areas.
• Work independently to manage schedule and workload in order to meet needed dates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field (ex: Project Management, Construction, and Business Degree).
• Or Associate Degree with 3 years of relevant work experience or in lieu of a degree.
• 10 years of relevant work experience and training may be considered.
• Preferred - Utility Project Management, Risk Management, and/or Estimating experience
• Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of planning, design, and construction process.
• Able to work and interact with various team members during all phases of projects.
• Must have a valid driver's license with safe driving history.
• Professional Estimator Certification in AACE International, ICEAA, or ASPE.
• 3 years of estimating work experience
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, costs, and engineering principles.
• Experience managing the unit cost libraries of professional estimating software programs.
• Knowledge of SAGE or other estimating software applications.
• Significant portfolio of completed construction estimates with documented success in actual results achieved.
• Experience working on Electric Utility construction projects.

Ian Martin PBC dba Raise is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ian Martin PBC dba Raise is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 

Do let us know if you would like any accommodation regarding your application process or employment by calling 1-800-567-9675 or emailing hello@raiserecruiting.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Salary : $80,100 - $101,000