Commercial Construction Estimator Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire

Commercial Construction Estimator

HEN, LLC 6

Gerry Avenue, Newmarket, NH 03857 The Estimator is a key member of the Commercial Construction team, responsible for developing and managing project budgets throughout the Preconstruction process. This includes performing detailed plan take-offs, preparing cost estimates, developing scopes of work, soliciting and analyzing subcontractor bids, and providing value engineering input. The Estimator also supports Project Managers with administrative tasks, maintains bid records, manages subcontractor relationships, and oversees the pre-qualification of new trade partners.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Plan Reading, Analysis & Management:

Accurately navigate and extract key information (e.g., quantities, areas, dimensions, material lists) from construction plans and schedules, organizing data for reference and future use. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the scope and complexity of work as outlined in civil, architectural, structural, MEP, and other related plan sets and specifications. Use industry-standard software, such as Bluebeam or equivalent tools, to effectively document and manage all construction plan details. Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date Drawing Log to track plan set changes, revisions, and version control.

Conceptual Estimating:

Develop and maintain the Commercial Construction Actual Cost Database by exporting, organizing, and summarizing cost data from project management software. Generate early conceptual budget estimates by identifying comparable historical projects and applying adjusted actual cost data to forecast future construction costs. Build comprehensive, line item-based budget estimates by applying historical unit costs to take-off data and support the top 10-15 highest-risk line items with preliminary subcontractor proposals.

Scope of Work Development:

Schedule and lead internal development meetings to define and document a comprehensive scope of work. Prepare detailed breakout cost estimates by applying verified rates (e.g., labor hours, crew sizes, materials, equipment) to estimated quantities or durations; coordinate with subcontractors to obtain current labor rates and material pricing as needed.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field. AutoCAD experience. 5+ years commercial construction experience. 3+ years estimating and project management experience on projects $1M and above. 1+ years in-house design experience. Well-organized and self-motivated. Exceptional verbal and written communication. Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs. Ability to take off material quantities from a set of

SD, DD & CD

documents and present information that is organized, thought out and easy to follow. Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section. Ability to read & interpret blueprints to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design. Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details, and specifications.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift

Work Location:

In person