Remote Estimator - Commercial Construction (New England)

DOC; Holyoke (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC (Daniel O’Connell’s Sons) in Holyoke, MA is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial buildings, higher education, sports facilities, performing arts, and museums.

The role requires reading drawings, taking-offs, evaluating trades, and coordinating with design teams and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing and value engineering opportunities. Remote work options within New England are considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, ideally with a general contractor.
• Proficiency in estimating software (Trimble, Bluebeam, HCSS, Onscreen Takeoff, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction documents.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Analytical and numerical proficiency; understand the relationship between design decisions and quantities and costs.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and technical documents for commercial building projects.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates across all divisions of work.
• Evaluate and incorporate structural, architectural, and site interfaces across trades.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with design teams, project managers, and field personnel to ensure constructability and cost-efficiency.
• Identify and recommend value engineering opportunities and alternative solutions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and design reviews.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, labor rates, and material costs.
• Support development of bid proposals, budgets, and cost reports.
• Develop thorough scopes of work and ensure subcontractors comply with the scope produced.
• Attend client meetings to discuss estimates, answer questions, and resolve pricing issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Trimble

Bluebeam

HCSS

Onscreen Takeoff

Job description

DOC (Daniel O’Connell’s Sons) in Holyoke, MA is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial buildings, higher education, sports facilities, performing arts, and museums.

The role requires reading drawings, taking-offs, evaluating trades, and coordinating with design teams and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing and value engineering opportunities. Remote work options within New England are considered.