Project Estimator

C2MG Builders; Topsfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Project Estimator to ensure accurate cost projections for residential and historical restoration projects. The ideal candidate will analyze blueprints, manage bid data, and present clear estimates while fostering team unity and maintaining high standards. Key qualifications include experience in construction estimating, strong mathematical skills, and proficiency in estimating software. Join a team that values craftsmanship and camaraderie, where your work contributes to building homes of distinction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating for residential custom homes and renovations.
• Expert in interpreting blueprints and specifications.
• Demonstrated Grit and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and project plans to understand project scope.
• Prepare detailed material takeoffs and labor estimates.
• Build trust-based relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Track and compile actual costs for future estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure estimates align with client satisfaction.

Skills

Experience in construction estimating

Strong proficiency in mathematics

Technical document interpretation

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We build luxury homes, restore historic homes to their grandeur, and undertake renovations of brownstones in the city. Our expertise is evident by keeping the tradition of quality craftsmanship alive and well through extensive professional training, modern materials, advanced technologies, and old-fashioned teamwork. We manage every project from beginning to end with the utmost care and respect for the client and the budget.

Our project portfolio spans New England, showcasing our unwavering commitment to quality and tradition. From brownstones in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Cambridge, and Greater Boston to rambling country estates and modern luxury homes in greater Boston and throughout New England, we bring old-world processes, values, and artistry to the building industry.

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Estimator who embodies our core values and is passionate about accurate, detail-oriented estimating that supports profitable, high-integrity projects. The ideal candidate takes Extreme Ownership of the estimating process, demonstrates Tenacity and Grit in pursuing thorough and precise results, fosters Esprit de Corps through collaborative relationships, leads with a Servant Leadership mindset, and brings Humor to keep our team grounded and positive even under pressure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, project plans, and requirements to fully understand project scope.
• Evaluate all factors affecting costs—materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, site conditions, and risks—with extreme ownership and attention to detail.
• Prepare detailed and accurate material takeoffs, labor estimates, and cost projections, reflecting high standards of craftsmanship.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers through honest and respectful communication.
• Manage bid data, historical costs, and market trends to create competitive and realistic cost analyses.
• Present clear and professional estimates to management, clients, and project teams, making complex information understandable.
• Track and compile actual costs after project completion to improve future estimates, showing tenacity in continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with in-house craftsmen, project managers, and leadership to ensure estimates align with company values and client satisfaction.
• Foster a positive team culture by embracing humor, supporting colleagues, and practicing servant leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in construction estimating, preferably in residential custom homes, renovations, and/or historical restoration projects.
• Strong proficiency in mathematics, data analysis, and cost modeling; exceptional attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Expertise in reading and interpreting technical documents, blueprints, and specifications.
• Advanced skills with estimating tools, spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), database management, and industry-standard estimating software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and present estimates persuasively to clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated Grit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy under deadlines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with a proven track record of meeting commitments.
• Embodiment of our core values: Tenacity in seeing tasks through, Extreme Ownership of outcomes, Grit in overcoming challenges, Esprit de Corps in team unity, Servant Leadership in supporting others, and Humor to foster humility and joy.
• Experience in or enthusiasm for historical restoration and high-end custom construction is highly valued.

If you are a detail-driven estimator who takes pride in delivering accurate, trustworthy numbers that enable beautiful, enduring projects—and you’re ready to join a team that builds with excellence, and camaraderie—we’d love to hear from you. At C2MG Builders, your work matters, and together we create homes of distinction.

Pay will be aligned with the candidate’s experience and skills.