Estimator/Financial Analyst

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group, seeks an Estimator/Financial Analyst for its Boston HQ. You will collaborate with project managers, clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing and successful project delivery.

The role covers budgeting, bidding, leveling, and assisting in awarding diverse projects while supporting the team through all stages of construction. The position is office or project site based, with responsibilities spanning bid

Qualifications

• BS/BA or relevant construction/finance experience.
• 3–5 years estimating, purchasing, and related duties.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel).
• Willing to report daily to Manhattan office.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating process on projects $5M–$100M per year.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for interior construction projects.
• Budgeting and budgeting evolution through design documents.
• Review drawings, specs, and project docs for scope and labor.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform risk analysis and value engineering recommendations.
• Lead kickoff and closeout meetings with cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain bid phase through project completion with RFIs and changes.

Skills

Estimating experience

MS Office/Excel

On Screen Take Off

Education

BS/BA or construction/finance

Tools

On Screen Take Off

Job description

Structure Tone part of the STO Building Group family of Companies, is looking to hire an Estimator/Financial Analyst for their Boston HQ. You will work closely with client project managers, clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing and successful project delivery. The Estimator will be responsible for budgeting, bidding, leveling, and assisting in the awarding a diverse set of projects; continuing to support the project team throughout all phases of construction. We are known for our collaborative approach, commitment to client satisfaction, and fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for our employees.

This position will be an office or project site based role.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage the estimating process on assigned projects totaling $5M - $100M per year.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for interior construction projects, including tenant fit-outs, and renovations, all ranging in size and complexity.
• Possess the ability to perform detailed budgets through the evolution of the design documents, inclusive of architectural, structural, and MEPS trades.
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and other project documents to identify scope, materials, and labor requirements.
• Compile thorough analysis sheets for subcontractor review during the level bid process.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and scope coverage.
• Complete subcontractor bid review and descope, ensuring conformance to project specifications, code requirements, material quality, project schedule, site logistics, insurance, and related items.
• Analyze project risks and opportunities, providing value engineering suggestions when appropriate. Identify items that have been omitted and ensure a complete estimate is provided to the client, enabling them to meet their financial objectives.
• Manage project kickoff and closeout meetings to ensure a smooth transition of information across the estimating, engineering, accounting, and operations teams.
• Maintain engagement from bid phase through project completion for RFIs, change management, ticket pricing and subcontract execution.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers and team members alike.
• Attend client meetings, engage with and resolve issues regarding pricing and/or estimates, participate in value engineering exercises as needed, obtaining client approval and signoff.
• Participate in team collaboration and development, enhancing the potential growth for both individual team members and the entire estimating department.

Qualifications:

• BS, BA, or relevant construction experience or finance preferred.Preferred areas of study include construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• Software experience such as On Screen Take Off or similar product
• 3-5 years of experience in estimating, purchasing, and related duties.
• Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel).
• Must be willing to report daily to our Manhattan office.

Salary Range

• Desired salary range $100,000- $150,000
• Eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [MedicalInsurance]
• [DentalInsurance]
• [VisionInsurance]
• [Health Savings Account]
• [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account]
• [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account]
• [401(k) retirement planwith employer match]
• [Life & AD&D Insurance]
• [Long-term Disability Insurance]
• [Short-term Disability Insurance]
• [Critical Illness Insurance]
• [Accident Insurance]
• [Hospital Indemnity Insurance]
• [Home & Auto Insurance]
• [Family Support]
• [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation]
• [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exemptand Three Weeks for Exempt]
• [Time Away Benefits]
• [8Paid Holidays]
• [Group Legal]
• [Employee Stock Purchase Plan]
• [Identity Theft Protection]
• [Group Legal]
• [Pet Insurance]
• [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement:

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We build amazing spaces. With our complete range of services—from site selection analysis to design and aesthetic enhancements to sustainable construction management and building infrastructure upgrades.

The STO Building Group family of companies

Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other legally protected characteristics.