Job Description
Estimator Coastal Maine General Contracting - Ellsworth and Mount Desert Island, Maine Full-Time | $70,000-$90,000/year (based on experience) About Us & The Role At Coastal Maine GC, we're a design-build construction company; focused on quality work, clear communication, and a strong team culture. We are looking for an Estimator to support residential and commercial projects through accurate, detailed, and timely cost estimating. This role plays a key part in shaping budgets, understanding project scope, and helping the team make informed decisions during preconstruction. The right person is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working through drawings, specifications, and subcontractor pricing to build accurate estimates for a wide range of construction projects.
We value:
Communication in everything we do Accountability and ownership Strong effort and attitude Practical problem-solving and creativity Continuous personal growth Respect for people and the work Supporting your team and community What You'll Be Doing Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and scope requirements before estimating Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work Develop accurate estimates for residential and commercial projects ranging from renovations to ground-up builds Request and review pricing from subcontractors and suppliers for completeness and accuracy Understand construction methods, sequencing, and schedules to build realistic labor and production costs Work with PMs, operations, architects, engineers, and clients to clarify scope gaps and resolve questions Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documents Apply knowledge of CSI divisions, materials, and construction methods to estimates Perform pricing, markup, and budgeting calculations Meet proposal deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Stay current on market pricing and labor trends Maintain organized estimate files, takeoffs, and bid documentation Identify missing scope items, risks, and inconsistencies early and communicate them clearly Compare subcontractor and supplier quotes for accuracy and coverage Work with PMs and field teams to understand real production rates and job conditions Support change order pricing and project cost updates as needed What We Offer $70,000-$90,000/year (based on experience) Year-round, steady work Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays Health, dental, and vision insurance contribution Simple IRA with company match Discretionary Performance based end-of-year bonus Growth opportunities within the company Supportive team environment with strong communication and leadership What We're Looking For 3-5+ years of construction estimating Strong understanding of construction drawings, specs, and scope development Experience with quantity takeoffs, budgeting, and subcontractor pricing Comfortable using estimating tools/software and Microsoft Office Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Ready to help us build something better? to join a team where leadership, integrity, and results go hand in hand. Pay:
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): If offered the position, are you comfortable completing a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening? Do you currently live within commuting distance of our Ellsworth or Bar Harbor locations, and are you able to reliably travel to those areas for work each day? Experience:
construction estimating: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location:
In person
