Construction Estimator: Bids, Proposals & Costing

Wainwright Talent Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainwright Talent Partners is seeking an Estimator in Boston to produce detailed project estimates from drawings and specs. You will assist the Lead Estimator with material, equipment, labor costs, and bid accuracy, coordinating with Project Managers and staff to craft competitive proposals.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in construction estimating, BS in a related field, and proficiency with BlueBeam, Primavera, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Four years of construction experience with at least two years in estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
• Process RFPs, RFQs and internal pricing requests and facilitate bidding opportunities.
• Draft, proof, review, and deliver private and public proposals.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Marketing, and staff for proposals.
• Qualify sub-tier bids for completeness and compliance.
• Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations to clients.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction docs

Estimating software

MS Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Organizational skills

Client interaction

Cost control

Data analysis

Negotiation

Education

BS in Civil/Arch/Construction Mgmt

Tools

BlueBeam

Primavera Scheduling

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Job description

Wainwright Talent Partners is seeking an Estimator in Boston to produce detailed project estimates from drawings and specs. You will assist the Lead Estimator with material, equipment, labor costs, and bid accuracy, coordinating with Project Managers and staff to craft competitive proposals.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in construction estimating, BS in a related field, and proficiency with BlueBeam, Primavera, and MS Office.