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Senior Estimator

Synectics, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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About the job

Are you experienced with complex projects and you are a relentless senior construction estimator who is looking for a general contracting / construction management company with an award-winning culture and a seriously bright future?

The right candidate:

• Is passionate about complex construction estimating

• Balances precision, timelines, and profitability

• Asks the extra question and researches to validate details

• Enjoys collaboration across preconstruction, operations, and engineering

• Has the drive, humility, loyalty, and coachability to rise within a high-standards organization

• Has 10+ years of experience in the more complex type of construction estimating. That can include:

• High-engineered based construction - water and wastewater treatment plants/facilities, towers, tanks, pump stations, instrumentation, complex electrical, large equipment installation, large civil concrete work, etc.

• Commercial construction with 1yr+ schedules and include complex project requirements, such as a $50M multi-family, multi-building apartments.

Responsibilities .

• Lead estimating efforts for complex commercial & infrastructure bids.

• Perform full quantity take-offs and subcontractor/supplier price comparisons.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

• Identify risk factors, constructability issues, and value-engineering opportunities.

• Produce competitive bid packages with clear breakdowns.

• Collaborate with operational and engineering teams during pre-bid planning.

• Maintain historical cost tools and databases.

• Train/mentor others as appropriate.

• Uphold ACC's core values, professionalism, and culture standards.

• Be a self-starter with the traits of reliability, honesty, patience, resiliency, prioritization, grit, team player, and dynamic thinker.

• Maintain a flexible approach to adapt with company changes.

Education, Training, Key Skills

• Bachelor's degree or work equivalent.

• 10+ experience with complex estimating projects, as noted in the preferred types: commercial and environmental.

• Must have good math skills: such as basic algebra, construction partial geometry and trigonometry, and standard practical math for fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

• Takeoff expertise.

• High proficiency with computers, Microsoft 365 tools (especially Excel), and learning new software.

• High proficiency with typing.

• Experience coordinating with and supporting leaders for team meetings and company reviews.

• Driver's license is required.

• Reliable Transportation.

Work Environment

Office environment for desk responsibilities.