Estimator

STO Building Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer (

Health Savings Account

Pre-tax Parking/Public Transportation

Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

STO Building Group,Boston HQ, is seeking an Estimator to collaborate with project managers, clients, architects and subs to deliver accurate pricing and successful project delivery. You will budget, bid, level and assist in awarding a diverse set of projects throughout all phases of construction.

This office- or site-based role requires detailed cost estimates for interior construction and tenant fit-outs, with opportunities to contribute value engineering while maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• BS, BA or relevant construction experience preferred; construction mgmt/engineering/architecture favored.
• Software experience such as On Screen Take Off or similar product.
• 3-5 years of estimating, purchasing, and related duties.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel).
• Willing to report daily to our Manhattan office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the estimating process on assigned projects totaling $5M - $100M per year.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for interior construction projects, tenant fit-outs, renovations.
• Perform detailed budgets through design development, including architectural, structural, MEPS trades.
• Review and interpret drawings, specs to identify scope, materials, labor requirements.
• Compile analysis sheets for subcontractor review during bid process.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers with competitive pricing.
• Complete subcontractor bid review and descope per project specs, code, quality, schedule.
• Analyze risks and opportunities; provide value engineering suggestions.
• Manage kickoff and closeout meetings across estimating, engineering, accounting, operations.
• Maintain bid-to-completion engagement for RFIs, changes, pricing, subcontract execution.
• Develop relationships with clients, subs, architects, engineers and team members.
• Attend client meetings, resolve pricing issues, participate in VE exercises, obtain approvals.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Education

BS, BA, or relevant construction experience

Tools

On Screen Take Off

Job description

Job Description

Structure Tone part of the STO Building Group family of Companies, is looking to hire an Estimator for their Boston HQ. You will work closely with client project managers, clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing and successful project delivery. The Estimator will be responsible for budgeting, bidding, leveling, and assisting in the awarding a diverse set of projects; continuing to support the project team throughout all phases of construction. We are known for our collaborative approach, commitment to client satisfaction, and fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for our employees.

This position will be an office or project site based role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the estimating process on assigned projects totaling $5M - $100M per year.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for interior construction projects, including tenant fit-outs, and renovations, all ranging in size and complexity.
• Possess the ability to perform detailed budgets through the evolution of the design documents, inclusive of architectural, structural, and MEPS trades.
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and other project documents to identify scope, materials, and labor requirements.
• Compile thorough analysis sheets for subcontractor review during the level bid process.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and scope coverage.
• Complete subcontractor bid review and descope, ensuring conformance to project specifications, code requirements, material quality, project schedule, site logistics, insurance, and related items.
• Analyze project risks and opportunities, providing value engineering suggestions when appropriate. Identify items that have been omitted and ensure a complete estimate is provided to the client, enabling them to meet their financial objectives.
• Manage project kickoff and closeout meetings to ensure a smooth transition of information across the estimating, engineering, accounting, and operations teams.
• Maintain engagement from bid phase through project completion for RFIs, change management, ticket pricing and subcontract execution.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers and team members alike.
• Attend client meetings, engage with and resolve issues regarding pricing and/or estimates, participate in value engineering exercises as needed, obtaining client approval and signoff.
• Participate in team collaboration and development, enhancing the potential growth for both individual team members and the entire estimating department.

Qualifications

• BS, BA, or relevant construction experience preferred.Preferred areas of study include construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• Software experience such as On Screen Take Off or similar product
• 3-5 years of experience in estimating, purchasing, and related duties.
• Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel).
• Must be willing to report daily to our Manhattan office.

Salary Range

• Desired salary range $130,000- $180,000
• Eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• [MedicalInsurance]
• [DentalInsurance]
• [VisionInsurance]
• [Health Savings Account]
• [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account]
• [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account]
• [401(k) retirement planwith employer match]
• [Life & AD&D Insurance]
• [Long-term Disability Insurance]
• [Short-term Disability Insurance]
• [Critical Illness Insurance]
• [Accident Insurance]
• [Hospital Indemnity Insurance]
• [Home & Auto Insurance]
• [Family Support]
• [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation]
• [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exemptand Three Weeks for Exempt]
• [Time Away Benefits]
• [8Paid Holidays]
• [Group Legal]
• [Employee Stock Purchase Plan]
• [Identity Theft Protection]
• [Group Legal]
• [Pet Insurance]
• [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us

We build amazing spaces. With our complete range of services—from site selection analysis to design and aesthetic enhancements to sustainable construction management and building infrastructure upgrades. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com. The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.