Construction Estimator-Residential

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending

Gym Reimbursement

Disability

Career Development Program

Job summary

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Construction Estimator to calculate costs and gains for various projects. The candidate will analyze data, prepare reports, and foster vendor relationships to provide accurate information for strategic planning. Strong experience in estimation and an understanding of project management are essential. Benefits include PTO, health, dental, vision coverage, gym reimbursement, and a career development program.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as construction estimator.
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts.
• Comfortable with numbers and technology.
• Deep understanding of research methodology and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Acquire understanding of the project requirements.
• Select metrics for valid estimates.
• Visit sites and gather essential information.
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

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