Commercial Estimator – Growth, Pre-Construction Impact

Orion Placement; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Bonus opportunity

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an estimator for a well-established commercial construction company in Woburn, MA. Prepare accurate estimates, review plans, and manage bid packages for diverse scopes including drywall, ceilings, doors, hardware, and specialties.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year estimating experience in commercial construction, reads plans, and can work in a fast-paced bid environment; sponsorship is not available. This role offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year estimating experience in construction.
• Experience with commercial scopes including Division 10, drywall, doors, frames, hardware, acoustical ceilings is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, drawings, and construction documents.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates, proposals, and bid packages for commercial construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, drawings, and project documents to identify scope, materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Estimate Division 10 specialties and related scopes (drywall, acoustical ceilings, doors, frames, hardware).
• Research and apply local material, labor, equipment, code, and market cost information.
• Collaborate with pre-construction, project management, vendors, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Support project engineers, assistant estimators, and junior team members as needed.
• Contribute to a high-performing estimating team focused on accuracy, responsiveness, and winning quality work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in construction management or related field

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an estimator for a well-established commercial construction company in Woburn, MA. Prepare accurate estimates, review plans, and manage bid packages for diverse scopes including drywall, ceilings, doors, hardware, and specialties.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year estimating experience in commercial construction, reads plans, and can work in a fast-paced bid environment; sponsorship is not available. This role offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.