Estimator

Shawmut Design and Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Summer Fridays

Volunteer day

Cell phone and laptop

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction in Boston is seeking an Estimator to join our team. You will develop budgets, collaborate with project managers, and ensure competitive bids across trades for high-profile projects.

The role emphasizes accurate estimates, proactive risk assessment, and clear proposals that align with client goals. Shawmut offers ESOP, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, holidays, and a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in construction estimating, preferably in commercial work.
• Deep knowledge of trades, scopes, and bid processes.
• Experience estimating in Education, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail, or Sports venues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project manager to plan the job, budget, procurement, and logistics.
• Develop comprehensive project strategy and apply it through the estimating process.
• Establish pre-construction budget and manage funds.
• Ensure best bids for each trade based on project needs.
• Lead final sub-bid process with clear scope and expectations.
• Present information and proposals to clients tailored to their needs.

Skills

Construction estimating

MEP systems knowledge

Bid process coordination

Tools

Timberline (Precision Estimating)

Job description

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture weve built as a 100% employee-owned companyone thats been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. Weve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of Americas Best Employers by Forbesalong with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Heres a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)–Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

We are currently looking for an Estimator to join our team. Is your dedication to client satisfaction, accurate estimates, and positive partnerships your work passion? Do you enjoy high profile projects? Do you strive to always provide recommendations in the best interest of the client?

• Work in partnership with the project manager to plan the job prior to project initiation i.e. general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process
• Establish the pre-construction budget and manage the associated funds
• Ensures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project
• Structure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, by educating all subs on the Shawmut view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work
• Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in construction estimating or a related field (preferably in commercial construction).
• Vast knowledge of all trades: scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures and an understanding of MEP systems and components.
• Experience estimating in one or more of our sectors: Education, Commercial, Corporate Interiors, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail and Sports Venues.
• Solid conceptual estimating experience.
• Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus.

EEO Information

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Boston Base Salary Range: $100,000 $140,000 The range stated is specific to New England Placement. The range listed depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.