Construction Estimator-Residential

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending

Gym Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Career Development Program

Job summary

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc. is seeking a thorough Construction estimator in Boston to calculate project costs and potential gains. You will collect and analyze data across variables, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and clear communication to support operations and strategic planning.

The role requires precise data gathering from sites and documents, plus the ability to prepare detailed bids and negotiate favorable terms with vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as construction estimator.
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts.
• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics.
• Comfortable with numbers and technology.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Great attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand
• Select metrics to produce valid estimates
• Visit sites, warehouses and other venues to gather essential information
• Review documents or consult experts to collect all necessary data
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to appropriate parties
• Select advantageous deals by evaluating offers and quotes
• Foster relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, architects etc.)

Job description

We are looking for a thorough Construction estimator to calculate possible costs and gains of construction projects. You will collect and analyze data according to a series of useful variables. The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytical. You must have great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in operations and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Acquire understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand
• Select metrics to produce valid estimates
• Visit sites, warehouses and other venues to gather essential information
• Review documents or consult experts to collect all necessary data
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to appropriate parties
• Select advantageous deals by evaluating offers and quotes
• Foster relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, architects etc.)

Requirements

• Proven experience as construction estimator
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
• Comfortable with numbers and technologe
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable

Benefits

• PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending
• Gym Reimbursement
• Disability
• Career Development Program