Estimator

First Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor is now part of the Shawmut family!  As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to our people, client service, execution, and safety. Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!
• 401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Paid Time Off 
• The Extras: cell phone, laptop, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more.

• Confirm site specific information such as existing conditions, measurements, photo documentation, logistical planning, and other project specific details.
• Work closely with various vendors and suppliers to source products and materials.
• Review, analyze, and qualify incoming vendor and subcontractor bid submissions for monetary and scope accuracy.
• Maintain open communication between vendors, subs, and material suppliers to obtain accurate estimates for client bid submission.
• Create bid leveling spreadsheets for all vendors and subcontractors to ease in bid analysis and selection.
• Coordinate pre-bid site meetings with vendors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other appropriate project related professionals to obtain and provide accurate project details related to both pricing and scope specifics.
• Utilizing On-Screen Takeoff, perform and confirm multiple measurements and quantity take-offs for project specific needs.
• Use of Microsoft Projects scheduling software is a required component of the estimating process.
• Traveling to and from project sites.

• Utilizing Share files, Dropbox, and various FTP sites, receive and log client-initiated request for proposals (RFP’s) and other pertinent project information for potential bid/estimating opportunities.

• 5+ years' experience as an Estimator with a GC building commercial or hospitality projects.
• Position requires a full knowledge of CSI divisional cost codes, best building practices, and construction methodology.
• A qualified candidate must be highly skilled in reading, understanding, and accurately interpreting specifications and drawings and have a solid understanding of commercial construction.
• Conceptual budgeting and constructability analysis are equally vital to the position requirements.
• Experience leveraging technology and effectively communicating to stay uniformly connected to all project members.
• Sage is a plus.

First Finish prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic

Columbia MD Base Salary Range: $80,000 - 130,000 The range stated is specific to Columbia, MD.  Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.