Estimator at Groom Construction Co Inc

Description: Groom Construction is a leading construction management firm specializing in luxury residential, commercial, and national retail construction. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, Groom Construction has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results on time and within budget. This position is onsite at our corporate office in Salem, MA.We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Job Assignment:The estimator will be responsible for estimating commercial and institutional construction projects in a timely manner with the ability to fully read specifications and drawings, legends, and equipment schedules, following different document iterations (schematic, construction, and permit sets). We are searching for an estimating 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.Responsibilities/Day to Day:Build/Submit Proposals (Includes Budgeting, Scheduling, & Overall Approach to a Project)Manage Subcontractor Invitation to Bid (ITB)Scope Takeoffs Subcontractor scoping/levelingPerform Project Buyout & Contracting after Project AwardMaintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid the bidding processResolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing informationObtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimatesBenefits/Company PerksPaid time off and Holidays401k Pension Pan with Employer MatchComprehensive Health InsuranceFlexible Spending and Dependent Care DentalVisionVoluntary Life InsuranceVoluntary Short-Term DisabilityLong Term Disability and Basic Life 100% employer paidEmployee AssistanceDiscounts on Travel, Event Tickets and Verizon WirelessTraining and DevelopmentDiscretionary End of the Year Bonus Requirements: Qualifications/Experience:Bachelor's degree desired in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent experienceSolid understanding of basic accounting principlesFamiliarity with blueprints and ability to read plansExperience with Construction Project Management a plusExperience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Procore, On-screen Takeoff (OST) and Building Connected3- 5 years' of construction experience preferred; Willing to train the right candidate.PIef014f189dca-8481