We’re seeking a skilled and experienced construction estimator to join our team. You will assist our busy team by producing proposals, cost estimates, and detailed takeoffs for construction projects. Our ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in construction estimation and very strong communication and project management skills. If you’re looking to bring your critical thinking, analytical, and math skills to the next level, we’d like to connect. Please apply today. Responsibilities: • Examine specifications, blueprints, proposals, and construction documents to understand the project as a whole • Interface with the construction project manager to oversee and coordinate the bid process for vendors and subcontractors • Supply accurate and clear quantity takeoff information to provide a detailed list of materials and assess the total construction costs • Compute labor, construction materials, time, and product costs to estimate overall cost for construction projects • Inspect the construction site to collect necessary client requirement information • Plan Review & Take-Offs: Review architectural and MEP drawings (AutoCAD, Revit, PDF) to extract quantities—concrete, framing, drywall, paint, millwork, flooring—using digital take-off software. • Scope Development: Collaborate with Jon Ladja (Director of Recon) and Project Managers to finalize scopes: full interior remodel, multi-unit rollouts, ADA upgrades, or ground-up builds. Identify potential eco-friendly/material salvage opportunities (e.g., reusing cabinetry when possible). • Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Solicit three competitive bids from ESS-approved trade partners (drywall, concrete, MEP subs, painting, finishes). Compare unit costs, lead times, and local availability. Ensure subs are licensed and insured per ESS standards. • Cost Estimating & Bid Assembly: Prepare line-item estimates, including direct costs (materials, labor, equipment), indirect costs (bonding, insurance, project management), and overhead/profit margins. Include eco-friendly options (LEED-inspired materials) and veteran-owned subcontractor participation when feasible. • Value Engineering: Propose alternative materials or methods that maintain design intent while reducing costs—e.g., engineered studs vs. traditional lumber, pre-finished hardwood vs. site-finished. Highlight those options to clients and explain tradeoffs in schedule or aesthetics. • Bid Presentation & Client Interaction: Present quotes professionally (via ESS’s branded proposal templates), walk clients through line items, answer questions, and negotiate terms. Convey ESS’s differentiators: 24/7 service, veteran support, insurance advocacy, and family-owned touch. • Budget & Cost Control: Once awarded, integrate the estimate into Procore for cost-tracking, issue subcontracts, update budget forecasts, and collaborate with Project Managers to monitor change orders and maintain target margins. • Preconstruction & Design Collaboration: Partner with CHD’s designers (Gina Cito, Ashlie Partridge) to ensure design solutions align with budget constraints and project timelines. Provide early-stage cost feedback during design development for high-end residential or commercial tenant improvements. Qualifications: • Excellent project management, time-management, and communication skills are necessary • Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification from the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) is preferred • Bachelors’ degree in civil engineering, accounting, construction management, or related field is required • Critical thinking, analytical skills, and very strong math skills are required • Knowledge of data and risk analysis, research methodology, accounting, and estimation metrics is critical Qualifications & Experience: • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field. • 3–5 years of commercial or residential construction estimating experience, ideally in a full-service general contractor environment. • Proficiency with take-off software (e.g., PlanSwift, Bluebeam), estimating platforms (e.g., Sage Estimating, ProEst), and Microsoft Office. • Strong understanding of CSI MasterFormat, building systems, and local building codes. • Excellent communication skills; ability to interact with architects, engineers, vendors, and clients. • Preference for candidates with LEED Green Associate or similar sustainability credentials. What Makes You a Fit for ESS Recon: • You’re detail-obsessed when it comes to measurements, unit costs, and understanding plans. • You can translate complex blueprints into a concise, competitive, and transparent bid package. • You appreciate a family-owned, high-touch culture where reputation and client relationships come first. Compensation: $60,000 - $73,000 yearly

• Plan Review & Take-Offs: Review architectural and MEP drawings (AutoCAD, Revit, PDF) to extract quantities—concrete, framing, drywall, paint, millwork, flooring—using digital take-off software. • Scope Development: Collaborate with Jon Ladja (Director of Recon) and Project Managers to finalize scopes: full interior remodel, multi-unit rollouts, ADA upgrades, or ground-up builds. Identify potential eco-friendly/material salvage opportunities (e.g., reusing cabinetry when possible). • Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Solicit three competitive bids from ESS-approved trade partners (drywall, concrete, MEP subs, painting, finishes). Compare unit costs, lead times, and local availability. Ensure subs are licensed and insured per ESS standards. • Cost Estimating & Bid Assembly: Prepare line-item estimates, including direct costs (materials, labor, equipment), indirect costs (bonding, insurance, project management), and overhead/profit margins. Include eco-friendly options (LEED-inspired materials) and veteran-owned subcontractor participation when feasible. • Value Engineering: Propose alternative materials or methods that maintain design intent while reducing costs—e.g., engineered studs vs. traditional lumber, pre-finished hardwood vs. site-finished. Highlight those options to clients and explain tradeoffs in schedule or aesthetics. • Bid Presentation & Client Interaction: Present quotes professionally (via ESS’s branded proposal templates), walk clients through line items, answer questions, and negotiate terms. Convey ESS’s differentiators: 24/7 service, veteran support, insurance advocacy, and family-owned touch. • Budget & Cost Control: Once awarded, integrate the estimate into Procore for cost-tracking, issue subcontracts, update budget forecasts, and collaborate with Project Managers to monitor change orders and maintain target margins. • Preconstruction & Design Collaboration: Partner with CHD’s designers (Gina Cito, Ashlie Partridge) to ensure design solutions align with budget constraints and project timelines. Provide early-stage cost feedback during design development for high-end residential or commercial tenant improvements.