Title: Senior Estimator (Construction Management / General Contracting)
Pay: $110,000 to $160,000.
Bonus: performance-based bonuses tied to company and project profitability.
Type: Full Time, Exempt.
Reports to: Chief Estimator.
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Are you a relentless construction estimator who is looking for a general contracting / construction management company with an award-winning culture and a seriously bright future of growth and expansion?
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Who we are.
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We take great pride in our construction, and we enjoy our teamwork. We are The Associated Construction Company Inc., founded in 1942. We have a well-oiled and positive leadership system that has been overhauled in recent years. That has produced awards for “Best Place to Work” due to our positive work culture and career advancement opportunities that are attracting top talent. We have a seriously bright future with long-term ownership plans and internal investments. Few companies come close to our long-standing reputation as a quality builder with numerous awards for achievement in construction throughout the greater Connecticut and New England area. Although our type of construction projects is wide ranging, this role is focused on our expanding department for water infrastructure construction (water and wastewater treatment plants/facilities/tanks/towers). If you want to make an impact and be a part of the best, this is your place.
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Website: https://accgc.com/
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Who You Are
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You are passionate about construction estimating and want to advance your career with a company that encourages you to rise in your capabilities and the ranks. You dive deep into the requirements researching to validate the details, you cross check, ask the extra question, and synthesize the requirements until you know it’s right. You balance timelines and estimating prowess to produce a winnable and profitable project bid. You have deep knowledge of one of the two primary construction verticals of our company. One is commercial construction with 12-month plus schedules and include complex project requirements, such as a $50M multi-family, multi-building apartments. The next vertical being high-engineered based construction - water and wastewater treatment plants/facilities, towers, tanks, pump stations, instrumentation, large HVAC, complex electrical, large equipment installation, large concrete work, etc. (or similar construction).
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If this is you, or if this is mostly you and you have the goals, drive, humility, loyalty, and coachability to rise to this high standard, then you are the right fit for The Associated Construction Company. You can have an amazing journey here.
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Responsibilities.
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--Meets and upholds standards noted within ACC’s Mission Statement, Thematic Goals and Core Values.
--Adhere to and promote the company’s professionalism and culture standards, ensuring maintaining cooperative, positive, and loyal behavior.
--Develop accurate and competitive estimates for public and private sector construction projects, including the main divisions of commercial construction and MEP-environmental based construction (wastewater, water tanks, pump stations, etc.)
--Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
--Lead quantity take-offs and subcontractor/supplier pricing comparisons.
--Coordinate with operations and engineering teams during pre-bid planning.
--Identify risk factors, constructability issues, and value engineering opportunities.
--Prepare bid packages and cost breakdowns for client submission.
--Maintain historical cost database and pricing tools.
--Be a self-starter with the traits of reliability, honesty, patience, resiliency, prioritization, grit, team player, and dynamic thinker.
--Collaborate with cross department staff to provide deliverables and own your part of company-wide processes.
--Maintain a flexible approach to adapt with company changes.
--Provides on-boarding and training for others.
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Education, Training, Key Skills
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--Bachelor’s degree or work equivalent with demonstrated proficiency in construction estimating, math requirements, software, etc.
--Must have good math skills: such as basic algebra, construction partial geometry and trigonometry, and standard practical math for fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
--Drafting familiarity.
--High proficiency with computers.
--Highly adept with learning new software.
--High proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel.
--High proficiency with typing.
--Proficient writing skills.
--Experience with estimating projects, as noted in the preferred types: commercial and environmental.
--Experience coordinating with and supporting leaders for team meetings and company reviews.
--Driver’s license is required.
--Reliable Transportation.
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Work Environment
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Office environment for desk responsibilities.
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Schedule
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Monday to Friday.
Daytime schedule aligned with project team.
Expected hours: 50hrs a week.
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Language: English (Required)
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Benefits
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401(K) employer matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Career advancement opportunities and program
Supplemental pay types: Bonus opportunities
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Work Location:
--This role will work out of the headquarters in Hartford, CT.
