Senior Construction Estimator - Boston: Value-Driven Budgets

The Perillo Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perillo Group in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to lead the development of accurate, competitive cost estimates for complex construction projects in the Boston area.

You will review drawings and specifications, prepare quantity takeoffs, develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, and coordinate with project teams to identify value opportunities and mitigate risks from preconstruction through award.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction estimating, including responsibility for complex projects and estimate deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing, and cost drivers.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and digital quantity takeoff tools.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Experience soliciting and analyzing subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements to establish scope and identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies.
• Develop quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Develop and maintain estimating assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, and scope documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams and design partners to explore value-engineering options and cost-saving strategies.
• Present estimates, budgets, and pricing recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Track market conditions, material pricing, labor availability, and construction costs in the Boston market.
• Support bid reviews, proposal development, and handoff to project teams after award.
• Contribute to estimating standards, tools, and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Bid management

Subcontractor pricing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Construction degree

Professional training

Tools

Estimating software

Digital takeoff tools

Job description

The Perillo Group in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to lead the development of accurate, competitive cost estimates for complex construction projects in the Boston area.

You will review drawings and specifications, prepare quantity takeoffs, develop pricing for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, and coordinate with project teams to identify value opportunities and mitigate risks from preconstruction through award.