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Field-to-Office Estimator

Groom Construction
CompanyGroom Construction
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationSALEM
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelEntry
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted15 Jul 2026
Last verified7 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (paylocity)
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Description
Description We are seeking an experienced Commercial Superintendent to transition into a pivotal office-based Estimator position. Leverage your field experience to build profitable bids for premier commercial and multifamily projects. We are searching for a professional that is self-motivated, extremely well organized, and accurate; excels in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment and is capable of working in a team environment as well as taking on smaller projects individually with supervision. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with an ability to prioritize and multitask. Qualifications/Experience: • Bachelor's degree desired in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent experience • Understanding of basic accounting principles • blueprints and plan reading required • Minimum of 10 years proven commercial or multifamily base building experience as a lead superintendent on $10 million + projects • Must be proficient in: MS Office; MS project; Bluebeam; On-Screen Takeoff (OST) would be a benefit, but not a necessity Requirements The selected candidate will receive comprehensive training in the following: • Build/Submit Proposals (Includes Budgeting, Scheduling, & Overall Approach to a Project) • Manage Subcontractor Invitation to Bid (ITB) • Scope Takeoffs • Subcontractor scoping/leveling • Perform Project Buyout & Contracting after Project Award • Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid the bidding process • Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information • Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates Physical requirements • Walking: Able to walk across rugged and uneven terrain consisting of various materials including dirt, sand, gravel, and rock. • Climbing Stairs: Able to climb up and down rough and finished stairs of multiple- floor buildings. • Climbing Ladders: Able to climb up and down ladders of various heights. • Lifting and Carrying: Able to bend knees and use hands and fingers to lift and carry objects such as engineering drawings and specifications weighing up to approximately 25 lbs. • Communications: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. • Vision: Seeing to read engineering and architectural documents, operation and safety instructions, and a computer monitor. • Sitting: Sitting and operating a keyboard for extended periods of time to enter data into a computer workstation. • Dexterity: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Benefits/Company Perks • Paid time off and Holidays • 401k Pension Pan with Employer Match • Comprehensive Health Insurance • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care • Dental • Vision • Voluntary Life Insurance • Voluntary Short-Term Disability • Long Term Disability and Basic Life 100% employer paid • Employee Assistance • Discounts on Travel, Event Tickets and Verizon Wireless • Training and Development • Onsite gym • Discretionary End of the Year Bonus