Estimator

Allegrone Companies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegrone Companies seeks an accurate Estimator to join its fast-growing team in Massachusetts. You will support preconstruction from concept through construction documents, focusing on commercial, institutional and residential sectors.

Responsibilities include bid management, scope development, and liaising with operations to ensure pricing reflects site realities. The role demands 5–7 years of estimating experience, strong Excel and Takeoff skills, and a proactive approach to cost analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years construction experience including estimating for commercial projects.
• Experience with self-perform carpentry estimates is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and apply it to the estimating process.
• Lead the team to milestones ensuring project knowledge stays current.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site tours to inform subcontractor pricing.
• Review plans and specifications; manage subcontractor bid processes.
• Develop thorough scopes of work covering all project aspects.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and labor/material costs.
• Attend client meetings to discuss estimates and address pricing questions.
• Support field with change requests and scope reviews.
• Prepare multiple budgets across all phases and reconcile for client review.
• Analyze completed projects to explain cost variances.

Skills

Estimating skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction related field

Tools

Onscreen Takeoff

Database Estimating software

Job description

We are currently looking for a detail-oriented Estimator to join our tight-knit, fast-growing team. The ideal candidate is precise, consistent, and capable of completing multiple tasks at a time. You will be involved in the preparation of all phases of the preconstruction process from conceptual through construction documents.

This position will support the sales & management team by delivering first class client service, renovations, and new construction for projects in the public/private commercial, institutional, historical, multi-family, historical, healthcare and residential sectors, which range in size from $500k to $50 million+.

Responsibilities

• Build a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this knowledge throughout the Estimating process.
• Lead team to milestones to ensure the knowledge of the project and its requirements are current.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site tours to be fully versed on how the site will affect subcontractor pricing. This includes working with Operations to include a site logistics plan.
• Review project plans and specifications.
• Manage the subcontractor bid management process; establish the proper subcontractor list; manage subcontractor coverage; manage information flow; and coverage maintenance throughout the life cycle of an estimate.
• Ensure adequate market coverage by maintaining a current knowledge of where the coverage stands.
• Develop thorough scopes of work that cover all aspects of a project, and ensures subcontractors comply with the scope produced.
• Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, and related items. Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractor prior to submission of final estimate.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Determine labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Attend client meetings to discuss estimates, answer questions, and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Develop initial procurement logs to ensure projected schedule can be achieved.
• Perform purchasing of subcontractor and vendors in a timely manner.
• Support the field, as required, by assisting in drawing review, scope review and preparation of change requests.
• Prepares multiple budgets for all phases (i.e., conceptual, schematic, design/development, final phase), and provide thorough reconciliation for client and internal review.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Conduct cost analysis at completion of project.
• Prequalify subcontractors to limit risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction related field, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or field experience
• A minimum of 5-7 years construction experience inclusive of 3 years of estimating projects with a commercial general contracting company. Field experience a plus
• Strong Estimating skills and experienced in estimating self-perform carpentry trades
• Management Experience including delegating, coaching, mentorship, and providing timely feedback
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques and means & methods.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts subcontractor base.
• Successful candidate must possess a high degree of self-motivation, strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail; work in a team environment and be able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with Onscreen Takeoff and Database Estimating software similar to Sage is a plus.