Estimator Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire

Estimator Chinburg Properties 3 Penstock Way, Newmarket, NH 03857

Job Title:

Estimator Department:

Commercial Construction Reports to:

Director of Commercial Preconstruction Positions Supervised:

None Status:

40 Hours per Week Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Classification:

Non-exempt Why Chinburg? Founded by Eric Chinburg in 1987, Chinburg Properties is a dynamic and growing company based in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire. Over nearly three decades, the company has evolved from a small business into one of the most trusted names in quality building, renovation, and construction management throughout the region. Chinburg’s success is rooted in building strong relationships—with customers, employees, and business partners alike. Chinburg is known for its innovative development philosophy and commitment to incorporating best practices, including a strong focus on green building principles. Our expanding team includes professionals from diverse educational backgrounds. In recent years, we’ve welcomed top talent from respected institutions such as Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and the University of New Hampshire College of Engineering. At our core, Chinburg remains a family-founded business, and we continue to embrace new employees as part of our extended family. We value individuals who bring warmth and confidence, along with grit and determination, to our team.

Position Summary:

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. Strong communication, analytical skills, and industry knowledge are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities :

The responsibilities of the Estimator include, but are not limited to: 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. Subcontractor Solicitation & Communications Maintain an up-to-date commercial subcontractor bid list and strategically develop project-specific bid lists prior to RFQ distribution. Prepare and issue Bid Invitations; assemble comprehensive subcontractor Bid Packages that include detailed scopes of work and references to relevant plan details and specifications. Keep subcontractors informed of all project updates and addenda throughout the bidding process. Respond to subcontractor inquiries, generate RFIs for the design team as needed, and follow up regularly to ensure timely submission of quotes and proposals. Establish and communicate clear RFQ due dates; track submissions and create bid leveling spreadsheets to ensure consistent, “apples-to-apples” pricing comparisons. Follow up on incomplete submissions and request any missing information from subcontractors. Review developed cost estimates and collected pricing with the Director of Preconstruction and assist in finalizing comprehensive project budget estimates. Construction Support & Other Responsibilities Attend weekly staff meetings and provide updates on the status of ongoing assignments. Support Commercial Construction Project Managers in finalizing Subcontract Scopes of Work and Schedules of Values, typically derived from the Estimator’s RFQ documentation. Collaborate with the Director of Preconstruction to compile project hand-off documentation once a construction budget is finalized; attend and/or lead project hand-off meetings. Participate in all project close-out and review meetings with the Preconstruction Team. Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills:

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 in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design. Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details, and specifications.

Key Expectations:

Attendance is mandatory. Ability to show respect in the workplace, cooperation and interaction with customers, vendors, co-workers and the public. Comply with all Personnel Policies. Ability to review and acknowledge understanding of and compliance with Chinburg’s Code of Safety Practices. Must possess a valid driver’s license, have reliable transportation and acceptable driving record. Ability to complete training as required by the company. Physical Demands The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills assigned to this position. This position description is not intended as and does not create a contract of employment between the company and any individual employee. The company reserves the right to change this position description at any time within its sole discretion.

Equal Opportunities :

Chinburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take unbiased action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or ability status. Our methods for hiring include ensuring that all available opportunities are fairly promoted — via online globally available channels — in a manner accessible to all potential applicants.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person