Estimator

Ultimate Staffing; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Framingham, MA seeks a construction estimator to review bids, develop scope of work, and analyze subcontractor proposals for fixed-price/design-build projects.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in construction estimating, a BS in Engineering or Construction Management, and proficiency with Sage Estimating and take-off software. Government projects a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management desired.
• 4+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/or self-perform 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, 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 RFPs, to support development of proposals.

Skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Understand construction docs

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

On-Screen take-off

Sage Estimating

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Sage Estimating

On-Screen take-off

Excel

Word

Job description

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.