Construction Estimator — Drive Bids & Value Engineering

Talent Road LLC; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Road LLC in Peabody, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator with 3–7 years of commercial construction estimating experience to turn plans into accurate bids. You will work with preconstruction, operations, and field teams to support successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will read drawings and specs, perform quantity takeoffs, and evaluate subcontractor bids, contributing to budgets and bid strategies. This role emphasizes collaboration and cost-conscious project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of commercial construction estimating experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, labor, and costs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimating.
• Proficiency in estimating software, Microsoft Excel, and construction technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and detailed estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Identify project risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value engineering alternatives.
• Assist with project budgets, preliminary schedules, and bid strategies.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Field Managers, and Preconstruction teams.
• Participate in estimate reviews, project turnover meetings, and proposal development.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, historical cost data, and estimating standards.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Construction technology platforms

Job description

Talent Road LLC in Peabody, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator with 3–7 years of commercial construction estimating experience to turn plans into accurate bids. You will work with preconstruction, operations, and field teams to support successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will read drawings and specs, perform quantity takeoffs, and evaluate subcontractor bids, contributing to budgets and bid strategies. This role emphasizes collaboration and cost-conscious project execution.