CSA Estimator

Linesight; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Boston, MA is seeking an Estimator to contribute to bids, cost plans, and value engineering for diverse client projects. You will leverage analytics to evaluate scopes, maintain local rate libraries, and drive cost optimization while collaborating with clients, contractors, and consultants.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, clear communication, and timely decision making throughout design and construction stages.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in a construction environment.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyse external contractor bids to ensure client value for money.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Evaluate cost plans and project scopes to address gaps.
• Maintain a library of current local rates for use in estimates.
• Optimize project costs through value engineering and accurate estimates.
• Provide estimating expertise across design and construction stages.
• Build trust with partners from clients to contractors and consultants.
• Support nimble project management with clear cost documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Cost estimation

Construction industry experience

Job description

Overview

As an

Overview

As an Estimator at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

The Opportunity

In this role you will:

• Analyse external contractor bids to ensure client value for money
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments
• Evaluate cost plans and project scopes to assess and address gaps
• Maintain a library of current local rates for use in all estimates
• Optimize project costs against budget, including cost reviews, value engineering, and accurate estimates to increase client value
• Provide estimating expertise and leadership throughout the design and construction stages of the projects
• Build trust and credibility with partners across the business, from 3rd parties to client specialists to contractors and consultants
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication

About Us

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have increasing levels of scope and responsibility as an Estimator in a construction environment
• Enjoy applying your advanced analytical skills to investigate and interpret complex technical data
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
• Excel in a collaborative and friendly team environment
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

The salary range for this role is between $83,000 and $120,000 but actual salary