Solidus, Inc. is a full-service design-build construction company headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, with offices in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The company has been providing construction services for over thirty years. Our integrated approach encompasses the entire construction process, from design and architectural services to commercial ground-up construction and renovations. We specialize in branch transformation for the financial industry and have designed and built hundreds of banks and credit unions. Project profiles range in size from $100K to $20M+, with work throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
With several hundred clients, we have plenty of great opportunities for new team members who want to be the best in their field. We offer consistent work, top pay, and benefits. We are currently looking to expand our growing team with a talented Estimator who is detail-oriented, analytical, and highly skilled in cost estimation for commercial construction projects. Additionally, we provide comprehensive benefits that encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with us.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Solidus is looking for a person to join our growth-oriented business where you can be part of a dynamic, high-performing, and supportive team. We are currently seeking a Construction Estimator to contribute to our continued success by preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for various commercial construction projects throughout our current market.
Solidus is an achievement-oriented organization that invests in the professional development of our staff. Team loyalty and shared commitment are hallmarks of our work culture, and we encourage the open sharing of ideas and support independent decision-making.
We have built a strong business through exceptional customer responsiveness and impeccable quality. With these high standards, every member of the Solidus team must support the Company's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, commitment to customers, accountability, and ownership.
Some of the ways these qualities are demonstrated include:
Collaborating with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to gather essential project details and requirements.
Preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor work.
Analyzing project blueprints, specifications, and other documents to determine project scope and feasibility.
Identifying potential risks and cost-saving opportunities to ensure project efficiency and profitability.
Assisting in the preparation of bids and proposals for new and existing clients.
Maintaining and updating cost databases and historical pricing records.
Communicating effectively with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors to obtain pricing and project-related information.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple estimates simultaneously. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in construction estimating software are essential. This individual must be an excellent communicator who can build relationships with vendors, clients, and internal teams to ensure the accuracy and competitiveness of our project estimates.
This position is based out of Solidus's East Hartford, CT headquarters, with some travel as needed for site visits and client meetings. Solidus offers a supportive and collaborative environment where team members can thrive and contribute to the company's ongoing success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop amicable working relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
Conceptualize schematic plans and assemble budgetary estimates for privately negotiated work.
Review, interpret, and accurately estimate a scope of work as described and outlined in the project documents.
Execute quantity take-offs of all applicable CSI sections.
Solicit and collect subcontractors'/vendors' bids and quotations for budgetary and final pricing.
Verify that subcontractors'/vendors' scopes of work are accurate in terms of quantities and scope items included within their proposals.
Prepare analysis reports of subcontractors'/vendors' quotations.
Organize and archive all documents received and produced.
Assist with operations change-orders estimating as required by jobs in progress.
Assist Solidus operations team with purchasing and definition of subcontractors'/vendors' scopes.
Perform other estimating tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
Understanding of CSI divisional formatting.
Understanding of and the ability to manipulate basic Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets.
Strong knowledge base and usage of On-Screen Takeoff or similar software.
Strong knowledge base in Sage Estimating or similar software.
Applicants must possess high caliber written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to work on several projects at the same time.
Understanding of general construction terminology and acronyms.
General understanding of construction materials along with standard means and methods of construction execution.
Understanding and application of estimating terminology and fundamentals. I.E. Add Alternates, Deduct Alternates, Allowances, V.E., Contingencies, Clarifications, Qualifications, Exclusions, etc. and how to author/use them.
Understanding and ability to prepare and navigate variance reports.
Understanding of scheduling terminology and ability to understand basic scheduling formats and logic.
Strong understanding of the subcontractor proposal vetting and leveling process.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
5 years of construction related estimating.
7-10 years of field experience with a general contractor or construction manager.
Experience must include privately negotiated and GMP contract delivery methods.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
GC/CM estimating experience.
Bachelor's degree in construction-related curriculum.
Prior Field Superintendent experience on $5M+ commercial projects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily an office-based role at our East Hartford, CT headquarters, working in a professional office setting. The role involves collaboration with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and clients via meetings, phone calls, and emails. Some travel may be required for site visits and client meetings. Travel expenses are paid for by Solidus.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Solidus, Inc: 1450 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108