Assistant Construction Estimator

Devine Management Consulting; Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Devine Management Consulting in Massachusetts’ Yarmouth area seeks a construction estimator to deliver accurate cost estimates for residential and commercial projects. You will review blueprints, perform takeoffs, and prepare labor, material, and subcontractor projections for client proposals.

Join our team to coordinate with clients and subs during pre-construction, maintain precise records, and occasionally visit job sites to support evaluation. DOE applies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience supporting residential and/or commercial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency with computers and estimating software tools.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, plans, and project documentation to understand scope.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for materials and components.
• Prepare accurate cost projections including labor, materials, and subcontractor work.
• Solicit and review proposals from trade partners and suppliers.
• Assemble estimate packages and client proposal documents.
• Identify project requirements and potential cost considerations.
• Coordinate with management, clients, and subcontractors during pre-construction.
• Maintain organized estimate documentation and project records.
• Occasionally visit potential project sites to support evaluation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost estimation

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Software tools

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually (DOE)

Job description:

Key Responsibilities

• Review blueprints , plans, and project documentation to understand project scope
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for materials and construction components
• Prepare accurate cost projections including labor, materials, and subcontractor work
• Solicit and review proposals from trade partners and suppliers
• Assemble comprehensive estimate packages and client proposal documents
• Identify project requirements and potential cost considerations
• Work closely with management, clients, and subcontractors throughout the pre-construction phase
• Maintain organized estimate documentation and project records
• Occasionally visit potential project sites to support project evaluation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of construction estimating experience
• Experience supporting residential and/or commercial construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of construction methods and building processes
• Excellent mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Proficiency with computers and construction-related software tools