Emerging Estimator – Building Envelope & Restoration

The Contractor Consultants; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Job summary

Building Restoration Services in Boston, MA, is seeking a Junior Estimator to own the estimating lifecycle for commercial building-envelope and restoration projects. You will develop accurate, competitive bid packages and coordinate between office and field teams across the I-495 belt.

The role requires 3+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel, and willingness to travel up to 10%. A relevant bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel for quantity takeoffs and cost modeling.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 10% to job sites across the regional territory.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and written communication skills with strict attention to deadline accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contract documents, specifications, addenda, and consultant reports to establish precise project scopes.
• Conduct mandatory field investigations to identify concealed conditions, access limits, and safety risks.
• Calculate labor, material, equipment, and access costs tailored to building restoration requirements.
• Plan and cost vertical access systems including scaffolding, swing stages, mast climbers, and aerial lifts.
• Assist in soliciting, evaluating, and leveling vendor and subcontractor bids to eliminate scope gaps.
• Formulate professional proposals detailing precise scope inclusions, exclusions, and value-engineering alternatives.
• Attend project turnover meetings with superintendents and project managers to transfer bid assumptions to field execution.

Skills

Construction estimating

Cost analysis

Mathematical proficiency

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Building Restoration Services in Boston, MA, is seeking a Junior Estimator to own the estimating lifecycle for commercial building-envelope and restoration projects. You will develop accurate, competitive bid packages and coordinate between office and field teams across the I-495 belt.

The role requires 3+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel, and willingness to travel up to 10%. A relevant bachelor’s degree is preferred.