Chief Estimator

Methuen Construction is a leading self-performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience. We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects. Serving private, municipal, state, and federal clients across the Northeast, we deliver innovative, well-planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety. At Methuen, we foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and a can-do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder.

About the Role

Methuen Construction is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Estimator based in its Plaistow, NH office.

Projects may be a mix of Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Build and range in size from $20 - $500 million. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple, simultaneous estimating projects and resources while maintaining company standards of quality and sponsoring the estimate through the operations and management team’s reviews. The position will require strong leadership, management, coordination, organizational, and communication skills along with the ability to deliver high-quality cost estimates within the prescribed budget and schedule.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primarily responsible party for all estimating assignments.
• Review solicitation and design documents such as contracts, specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
• Develop and manage the estimate schedule and coordinate internal milestone dates with the discipline estimators.
• Distribute design and solicitation documents to the pricing team while maintaining revision control during estimate development.
• Review the final multi-discipline estimate and prepare reports and other deliverables for the management review.
• Ensure complete estimate coverage and gap elimination.
• Oversee all “bid day” activities for traditional design-bid-build pursuits.
• Effect process improvement to ensure that the company’s estimating practices maintain at the forefront of the industry.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, other technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of estimating experience, preferably encompassing multiple self-perform disciplines.
• Experience in complex industrial facility, heavy civil, and building construction disciplines.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant processes and construction standards.
• Experience leading and supervising other estimators to develop a comprehensive project estimate.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Periodic travel may be required based on project needs.
• Strong computer skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant estimating experience, preferably at multiple levels of design completion.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid and AGTEK Estimating Software.
• Self-perform estimating experience in site/civil, concrete construction, and/or process mechanical construction.

Travel

Travel is primarily limited to Northeast jobsite locations. This position is ONSITE in Plaistow, New Hampshire when not traveling to assigned jobsites.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision

• Company Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate

• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity

• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)

• Paid Sick and Safe Leave

• Paid Parental Leave Program

• 10 Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).

• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay range: $200-280K annually

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful, self-performing general contractors in the industry. Built on over 65 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.

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