Commercial Estimator — Lead Preconstruction & Bids

Jobot; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful projects

Growing project pipeline

Career development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our established construction team outside of the city. This midlevel to senior role focuses on preconstruction, with responsibility for developing accurate cost estimates across commercial projects.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and leadership to drive bids from initial review through submission, ensuring competitive, buildable estimates and identifying value opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of estimating experience within the commercial construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building systems.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids while meeting deadlines.
• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analyses.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop complete bid proposals and assist with tender submissions.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors throughout the preconstruction process.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing databases and estimating records.
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and project handovers as required.

Skills

Estimating

Cost estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Bid submissions

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our established construction team outside of the city. This midlevel to senior role focuses on preconstruction, with responsibility for developing accurate cost estimates across commercial projects.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and leadership to drive bids from initial review through submission, ensuring competitive, buildable estimates and identifying value opportunities.