Estimator

About the Company

An established and growing specialty construction contractor based on the South Shore of Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join their in-office team.

Position Overview

This is a hands-on estimating and preconstruction role for someone who is highly organized detail-oriented tech-savvy and comfortable taking ownership of their work. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of estimating opportunities from initial review through bid submission working closely with project management and field operations in a fast-paced collaborative office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans specifications contracts bid documents and customer requests to fully understand project scope and requirements
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam or comparable digital takeoff software
• Research project requirements materials specifications and site conditions necessary to develop complete and competitive estimates
• Identify missing or unclear information and proactively obtain clarification before gaps become problems
• Prepare estimates proposals bid packages and supporting documentation
• Obtain and maintain current vendor and subcontractor pricing material information and lead times
• Assist with material planning supply coordination and inventory tracking for upcoming project needs
• Manage multiple active estimates deadlines customer requests and follow-up activities simultaneously
• Maintain accurate and organized estimating records vendor data inventory records and historical cost information
• Collaborate with Project Management and field operations to support smooth handoffs on awarded projects
• Contribute ideas that improve estimating purchasing inventory technology and operational workflows

Qualifications

Required:

• 3 years of construction estimating bid coordination or closely related experience
• Demonstrated experience managing construction estimates from initial review through final bid submission
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or comparable digital takeoff software
• Experience reviewing construction plans specifications contracts and scopes of work
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify scope gaps and project risks
• Exceptional attention to detail accuracy and organizational discipline
• Ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and interruptions without losing accuracy or momentum
• Strong written verbal and computer skills with the ability to learn and adopt new technology platforms
• Must be available to work full-time onsite on the South Shore of Massachusetts

Preferred:

• Background in self-performed construction paving site work civil or roadway construction
• Experience with public or prevailing wage projects
• Familiarity with CRM systems vendor coordination material purchasing or inventory planning

Work Environment

This role is well suited for someone who thrives in an active construction office environment where multiple estimates deadlines vendor questions and field needs may require attention simultaneously. As part of a small team-oriented office all employees maintain primary areas of responsibility while also pitching in on related project or office functions when business needs arise.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This employer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.