Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Estimator

Company: Lakeside Concrete Cutting

Location: Cumberland, Maine with frequent travel to job sites

Reports To: President

Employment Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000 annually

 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Estimator to join our growing construction team. This role involves reading documents (drawings, specifications and hazardous building surveys), performing quantity take-offs (utilizing Bluebeam Revu by Autodesk), meeting customers on job sites, and preparing accurate cost estimates for demolition, asbestos abatement, and concrete cutting projects. Manage supervise, oversee, and train the subordinate full-time estimator. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment. They should demonstrate strong communication skills, a professional demeanor, be experienced in sales, and have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.

 

Estimating & Project Preparation

· Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for demolition, abatement, and concrete cutting projects.

· Monitor project schedules to ensure estimates are completed before required deadlines.

· Schedule and attend field walk-throughs with clients, subcontractors, and construction personnel to review scope, site conditions, and constructability requirements.

· Perform detailed field take-offs and evaluations to support estimate preparation.

· Review and compare project documents for accuracy, identifying and resolving discrepancies.

· Participate in estimate review meetings with management to ensure clarity and completeness.

· Assist in preparing and submitting change orders when needed.

· Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify process improvements.

· Prepare budgets of manhours, materials, equipment rental costs, and disposal for our project teams.

Risk Assessment & Technical Knowledge

· Apply forward-thinking and critical questioning to assess potential risks, liabilities, opportunities for cost savings, and efficiency improvements.

· Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic structural engineering, including determining when shoring or engineering controls are required.

· Confirm the presence and status of live utilities before cutting begins, such as electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, mechanical, and communications.

· Recommend practical improvements to work methods, schedules, and procedures to enhance productivity, quality, or safety.

Communication & Documentation

· Communicate effectively using professional language and proper grammar in both verbal and written formats.

· Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports as requested.

· Provide ongoing support to construction teams throughout the project lifecycle by clarifying and tracking the basis of cost estimates.

· Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive company information with discretion.

· Request bid bonds from the President well in advance of the bid due dates.

· Call General Contractor customers to follow-up on bids.

Negotiation

· After projects are awarded, review our subcontract and negotiate unfavorable terms (time, liability, cancellation, quantity of mobilizations, payment terms, retainage, etc). with the general contractor

· Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors for favorable pricing (for disposal, trucking, etc)

Technology & Research

· Use Microsoft Office programs proficiently and demonstrate general computer and technology skills.

· Use BlueBeam Revu by Autodesk for quantity takeoffs

· Conduct research as required to support estimating and operational needs.

Oversight & Mentorship

· Provide daily supervision and direction to the Estimator, ensuring workloads are clearly assigned, priorities align with deadlines, and standards are consistently met.

· Review all estimates for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards, client expectations, and safety requirements, serving as the final check before submission.

· Establish and communicate clear performance expectations, holding the Estimator accountable while modeling best practices in estimating, cost analysis, and bid preparation.

· Conduct regular check-ins and formal evaluations, offering constructive feedback, identifying skill gaps, and recommending training or development opportunities.

· Coach the Estimator through increasingly complex tasks, providing guidance while fostering independence, problem-solving skills, and accountability for results.

· Maintain open communication and mentorship that supports growth, reinforces Lakeside’s values, and ensures consistent, high-quality estimating outcomes.

Collaboration & Team Support

· Build and maintain cooperative, professional relationships with team members, clients, and partners.

· Identify and implement innovative, cost-effective solutions that meet project goals without compromising safety or quality.

· Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and within established timelines.

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

· 10+ years’ experience in construction estimating required with references

· Experience in asbestos abatement and building demolition preferred

· Maine DEP Asbestos Abatement Inspector License preferred

· Associates or Bachelors degree in Construction Engineering Technology or similar engineering diploma preferred

· Must have the ability to read, scale, and fully understand construction documents

· Must have the ability to read hazardous building material surveys for lead, asbestos and PCBs

· Ability to work with project managers throughout multiple projects.

· Excellent time management skills with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

· Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb periodically throughout the workday.

• Drive long distances to job sites across the state (multiple hours per day).

• Work in varying outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

• Operate around moving vehicles, heavy machinery, and construction equipment.

• Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain, ladders, and scaffolding.

• Wear required PPE at all times while on job sites.

· Be medically capable of wearing a respirator (pass a pulmonary function test).

Safety Responsibilities

· Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.

· Promote safe work practices and support a culture of safety.

· Immediately report injuries, near-misses, hazards, or unsafe conditions to management (call 9-1-1 first in an emergency).

· Stop work after an incident, identify the cause, and complete required reports before the end of the day.

· Actively identify and correct hazards to prevent accidents.

Working Environment

· Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, 50-hour work week; with occasional earlier starts to attend pre-bid meetings at far away sites; with occasional late days to complete bids before their required deadline. Some weekend work (often remote via phone/laptop).

· Frequent in-state travel to job sites; valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.

· Work performed in both office and active job site environments.

· Exposure to weather, dust, fumes, fuel, and loud noise may occur.

· Requires adaptability and multitasking in a fast-paced setting, with regular interaction with crews and supervisors.

· Physical activity may include walking, standing, bending, and lifting materials/equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including:
• • Health insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
  • Company-provided uniforms and PPE
• Company-issued cell phone, credit card, laptop, and necessary office equipment.
• Company-issued vehicle and fuel provided.

 

ADA Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

The above reflects the general responsibilities and requirements of the position and employees may be assigned other duties as deemed necessary to meet business needs. Lakeside Concrete Cutting reserves the right to modify job duties as necessary.

 

Company Description

Learn more about our company at

Lakeside Concrete Cutting was founded in Newport, Maine by Earle Peters in the late 1970s. Earle moved to Maine as a union electrician working at the Sappi mill. He soon started his own electrical business, Lakeside Electric and hired his first employee in 1980. Earle had his own coring equipment and began coring for plumbing companies. By 1990 the electrical industry became more competitive and Earle saw the need for a specialty concrete removal contactor in the area. He cut his first doorway at Waldo County Hospital with rented equipment. In the 1990s, Lakeside’s name changed to Lakeside Electric & Concrete Cutting. Eventually the concrete removal business became so busy, there was no time for electrical work, except for during the winter. In 2012, Lakeside Concrete Cutting, Inc. became an s-corporation in the State of Maine. Earle’s youngest son, Ryan Peters, began working for him in High School and College. Ryan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Technology from the University of Maine in 2006. Ryan worked in the construction industry as an engineer and project manager for three companies in Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland from 2006-2012. Ryan began taking over the family business in 2012 and became the President and sole owner in June 2015 when Earle retired. In September of 2020 Lakeside purchased the assets of Abatement Professionals in Westbrook, Maine. Lakeside's southern Maine office relocated from Westbrook to Cumberland in January 2023. Today Ryan employs a staff of over 50 employees who typically have over a dozen different projects running on a daily basis.

Company Description

Learn more about our company at Concrete Cutting was founded in Newport, Maine by Earle Peters in the late 1970s. Earle moved to Maine as a union electrician working at the Sappi mill. He soon started his own electrical business, Lakeside Electric and hired his first employee in 1980. Earle had his own coring equipment and began coring for plumbing companies. By 1990 the electrical industry became more competitive and Earle saw the need for a specialty concrete removal contactor in the area. He cut his first doorway at Waldo County Hospital with rented equipment. In the 1990s, Lakeside’s name changed to Lakeside Electric & Concrete Cutting. Eventually the concrete removal business became so busy, there was no time for electrical work, except for during the winter. In 2012, Lakeside Concrete Cutting, Inc. became an s-corporation in the State of Maine. Earle’s youngest son, Ryan Peters, began working for him in High School and College. Ryan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Technology from the University of Maine in 2006. Ryan worked in the construction industry as an engineer and project manager for three companies in Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland from 2006-2012. Ryan began taking over the family business in 2012 and became the President and sole owner in June 2015 when Earle retired. In September of 2020 Lakeside purchased the assets of Abatement Professionals in Westbrook, Maine. Lakeside's southern Maine office relocated from Westbrook to Cumberland in January 2023. Today Ryan employs a staff of over 50 employees who typically have over a dozen different projects running on a daily basis.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Term time, Work at office, Immediate start, Relocation, Long distance, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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