Construction Estimator

Haycon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Haycon Inc., a Boston-based Design/Build firm, is seeking an Estimator to develop construction estimates for diverse building projects. You will perform take-offs, quantify finishes, and build budget structures while maintaining vendor pricing and sub-contractor lists.

You will interact with PMs, vendors, and clients to ensure accurate drawings, Procore documentation, and timely estimates. A background in construction and a passion for high-performance building are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office suite (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Communicate with new and existing clients to obtain necessary information to create construction estimates.
• Perform take-offs and quantify finishes (flooring, plumbing & lighting fixtures, siding materials, glazing, doors, etc.).
• Contact Sub Contractors and vendors to obtain proposals and quotes.
• Identify and communicate with W/MBE businesses as required by project type.
• Take initiative to communicate with internal team to prioritize projects for estimation.
• Download drawing sets, perform take-offs, create a budget structure, and export for final review.
• Maintain pricing database with up-to-date vendor and contractor pricing.
• Maintain Master Sub Contractor list and update as necessary.

Skills

Read construction drawings

Effective communication

Tools

Procore

BuildingConnected

Togal

SharePoint

Teams

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Haycon, a Boston-based Design/Build firm focused on high-performance and Passive House building, has it’s own in-house Estimating function. One role within this function is the role of Estimator.

This role is suited to a self-starter with experience in creating construction estimates for building projects. Our culture promotes self-direction, and a driven, self-assured candidate will have the opportunity to manage their own project estimations quickly. A background in construction is key in order to have an understanding of the tech aspects of projects. A passion for high-performance/Passive House building techniques and future-focused design is a BIG plus!

This Estimator will have touchpoints across many aspects of the estimation process, allowing for excellent growth trajectory and professional knowledge gain. You will be heavily engaged in several duties, and interact with PM team members, vendors, sub-contractors, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate with new and existing clients to obtain necessary information to create construction estimates
• Perform take-offs and quantify all the finishes like flooring, plumbing & lighting fixtures, siding material, glazing, all interior/exterior doors, etc.
• Contact Sub Contractors and vendors and obtain proposals and quotes from them
• Identify and communicate with W/MBE businesses as required by project type
• Take the initiative to communicate with our internal team to prioritize projects for estimation
• Download drawing sets, perform the take-offs, create a budget structure, and export it for final review with your supervisor
• Maintain the pricing database with up-to-date vendor and contractor pricing
• Maintain Master Sub Contractor list, updating as necessary with latest information
• Work closely with Project Management team to make sure all the drawings and documents in Procore are accurate and updated

Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Proficiency in Procore, BuildingConnected required, Togal and SharePoint strongly preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.