Estimator - COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

A well-established commercial construction and construction management firm seeks a Construction Estimator to join their team in New England, responsible for shaping accurate cost estimates and winning commercial project bids.

Requirements

• Review bid documents thoroughly and assess risk, constructability, logistics, sequencing, phasing, and schedule constraints
• Develop bid strategies with the internal team to ensure competitive and accurate proposals
• Perform detailed trade and vendor take-offs and level costs for accuracy and scope alignment
• Prepare scopes of work, detailed estimates, and complete proposal packages with CSI breakdowns, alternates, allowances, qualifications, and exclusions
• Communicate collaboratively with trades, vendors, design teams, clients, and internal stakeholders throughout pre-construction
• Build and maintain positive trade partner and vendor relationships and grow the company’s database
• Lead RFQ setup and distribution with support from the Assistant Estimator
• Attend and document pre-bid meetings, prepare preliminary schedules, and create value engineering options
• Enter cost codes and budgets into the company’s construction management software and organize bid documentation
• Support the project management team with buy-out tasks and change order pricing as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Retirement program