Peckham Industries
Location: Palmer, MA

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

Salary Interval: Full Time

Description: Application Instructions

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Position Description

Job Summary:

The Sr. Estimator is responsible for oversight of the estimating process for all projects. They will perform extensive market analysis, review past performances, and analyze the historical cost for projects. Lead and mentor a team of estimators while reinforcing our company mission statement and corporate values. Develop and implement processes and procedures for estimating functions. Estimate large DOT projects in their entirety.

Essential Functions:

1. Results matter. Lead and mentor a team of estimators to drive results.

2. Focused. Review plans and specifications to accurately define the scope of a project and construct a competitive market bid.

3. Mastery. Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and cost breakdowns.

4. Dedication. Conduct extensive market analysis

5. Assign estimating responsibilities for each project.

6. Identify areas of risk on a project and the magnitude.

7. Communicate. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project information and ensure accurate estimates.

8. Respect and Engage. Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.

9. Compulsive Tinkering. Evaluate and analyze bids from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitiveness and compliance with project requirements.

10. Obligated. Proficient in MASSDOT and CTDOT Standard Specifications

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education, and Experience:

1. B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, preferred.

2. 5+ Years of experience in Asphalt Paving/ Heavy Highway construction estimating.

3. A record of successfully estimating projects between $5M and $25M

4. Proficient in B2W Estimating Software, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project

5. Proficient verbal and written English

6. Legal right to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

The position may require up to 20% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This is mostly sedentary outside of traveling to construction sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The job will require frequent traveling in the field and various construction sites. This would require the ability to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bend or stand as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact Recruitment@peckham.com.