Estimator

Ultimate Staffing; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Framingham, MA is seeking a Construction Estimator to review solicitation documents, develop scopes of work, and solicit subcontractor quotations. You will prepare and analyze bids, coordinate with design teams on design-build RFPs, and support proposal development.

The role requires 4+ years in the construction industry and a BS in Engineering or Construction Management. Experience with fixed price projects and government bids is a plus. On-site position based in Framingham.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they relate to assigned scope of work
• Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute bid document packages, respond to inquiries
• 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
• Prepare subcontractors/vendors price analysis sheets
• Coordinate with design team, on design-build RFP's, to support development of proposals

Skills

Independent work

Construction docs

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

On-Screen take-off

Sage Estimating

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Sage Estimating (Timberline)

Timberline

Job description

Construction Estimator

Salary: $100,000-$130,000

Framingham, MA

• Review project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they relate to assigned scope of work
• Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute bid document packages, 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 subcontractors/vendors price analysis sheets
• Coordinate with design team, on design-build RFP's, 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.