Estimator - Boston

Barnowl Advisory Group open roles; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnowl Advisory Group in Boston, MA seeks an Estimator to produce detailed estimates from drawings and specifications, supporting bids and advising the Lead Estimator on material, equipment, subcontractor, production, and labor costs.

The role requires collaboration with Project Managers, Marketing, and administrative staff to craft compelling proposals, manage bid timelines, ensure compliance, and deliver accurate bids across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years construction experience with a minimum of two (2) years of estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
• Process RFPs, RFQs, and internal pricing requests and facilitate broadcasting of bidding opportunities.
• Coordinate contributions from Project Managers, Marketing, and administrative staff into proposals.
• Qualify sub-tier bids for completeness and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with bidding regulations and project goals.
• Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute client presentations and proposals.
• Handle multiple bids concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Operate and maintain proficiency in estimating systems and software.
• Implement QA controls to minimize risk and report scope/revenue changes to senior management.
• Identify strategic opportunities to strengthen client position in bids.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading construction documents

Numerical analysis

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Education

BS degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

BlueBeam

Primavera Scheduling

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Assists with the communication of bids and scopes of work. This position also assists Lead Estimator to establish costs for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, production activities, requirements, and labor.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
• Process RFP, RFQ, and internal pricing request and facilitate broadcast announcement of bidding opportunity.
• Competently draft, proof, review, and deliver both private and public proposals.
• Work with Project Managers, Marketing, and administrative staff coordinating contributions from all into proposals.
• Qualify sub-tier bids for completeness and compliance.
• Ensure company compliance with bidding regulations and goals of each project (advertising, etc.)
• Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals to existing or new clients.
• Work on multiple company bids simultaneously and delivering in accordance with deadline objectives.
• Operate and maintain proficiency in all internal estimating systems, technologies, and software.
• Minimizes exposure and risk by implementing quality assurance controls in estimating. Promptly reports changes and issues in scope and revenue to senior management.
• Identify and execute strategic opportunities within proposal to optimize clients position in securing the work.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in estimating commercial construction projects.
• Able to read, understand and follow required construction documents.
• Proficient in construction estimating software (BlueBeam, Primavera Scheduling. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project)
• Excellent written and verbal skills & strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Able to work with external clients using strong commercial awareness.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong leadership attributes.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, and vendors.
• Familiarity with cost control methods and financial & project management principles.
• In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation metrics
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.

Education and Experience:

• BS degree in Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years construction experience with a minimum of two (2) years of estimating experience.