Estimator

02801 Perini Management Services Inc; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perini Management Services Inc. is seeking an in-person Estimator at our home office in Framingham, MA. This role will support U.S. Federal Government construction projects by reviewing bid documents, taking-off quantities, and coordinating with subcontractors and the design team.

You will develop scope of work packages, analyze proposals for cost accuracy, and prepare subcontractor price analyses in a large estimating department. Relocation benefits may be considered for strong candidates.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• BS in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience with fixed-price, design-build, and/or self-perform estimating is a plus.
• Experience with government projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions related to the scope.
• Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute bid packages, and respond to inquiries.
• Develop scope of work packages through narratives, checklists, and quantity take-off.
• Evaluate subcontractor/vendor proposals for accuracy in scope, quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions.
• Prepare subcontractor/vendor price analysis sheets.
• Coordinate with the design team on design-build RFPs to support proposals.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Sage Estimating (Timberline)

On-screen take-off software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00K

Perini Management Services Inc. is seeking an in‑person Estimator at our home office in Framingham, MA.

About Perini Management Services: At home or abroad, our focus is on client satisfaction. Perini Management Services, Inc. is a full‑service construction firm that knows how to get the job done, even under the most complex circumstances. We deliver diversified construction services, including design‑build, to clients worldwide. Our client‑centered approach and competitive, enterprising spirit has yielded many longstanding partnerships throughout the world. We are a close‑knit team of construction professionals eager to take on new challenges suited to our expertise. We are committed to working with clients to deliver the projects you need, in the time you need them. When federal agencies and multinational firms need a construction partner to respond to critical situations, they can count on Perini Management Services, Inc. We’ve provided design‑build and design‑bid‑build construction for more than four decades, responding to disasters and supporting military operations around the globe. Across the globe and the nation, a few notable projects include the US Coast Guard Maritime Patrol Hanger on Cape Cod, Security Barrier Systems at Lakenheath England, Seismic Repairs at Alcatraz Island, Ahwahnee Hotel Restoration at Yosemite National Park, USCG Hurricane Repairs in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Air Force Academy Field House Renovation in Colorado Springs, CO, and multiple security upgrades for U.S. Embassies around the world.

As an Estimator at Perini Management Services, reporting to the Chief Estimator, you will have the opportunity to work on unique and exciting U.S. Federal Government construction projects.

Description:

• Review project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they relate to the assigned scope of work.
• Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute bid document packages, and respond to inquiries, being knowledgeable of respective scopes of work and responsibilities.
• Develop scope of work packages to define project work requirements through narratives, checklists, and quantity take‑off.
• Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals to ensure accuracy in scope (quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.).
• Prepare subcontractor/vendor price analysis sheets.
• Coordinate with the design team on design‑build RFPs to support development of proposals.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to understand construction documents and develop scopes of work.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily).
• Working knowledge of on‑screen take‑off software or similar (a plus).
• Working knowledge of estimating software – Sage Estimating (Timberline) experience a plus.

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• BS in Engineering or Construction Management desired.
• Experience in fixed‑price, design‑build, and/or self‑perform construction estimating a plus.
• Experience with government projects a plus.

Additional Information:

• Relocation benefits may be considered for strong candidates.
• Competitive compensation and health and welfare benefits.
• Growth opportunities within a large estimating department.

Equal Opportunity Employer.