Senior Construction Estimator — Interiors & Renovations

Structure Tone; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending</name

401(k) retirement plan with employer 2

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 Parking/Public Transportation

Paid time off

8 Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group, seeks an Estimator for its Boston HQ to lead budgeting, bidding and planning for diverse projects. You will collaborate with clients, architects and subcontractors through all design and construction phases to ensure accurate pricing and successful delivery.

The role emphasizes detailed cost estimation, value engineering, and cross-team coordination, with office or project-site based duties and daily reporting to the Manhattan office.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or relevant construction experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Bidding

Subcontractor coordination

MS Office/Excel

Education

BS/BA or relevant construction experience

Construction management/engineering/architecture studies

Tools

On Screen Take Off

Job description

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group, seeks an Estimator for its Boston HQ to lead budgeting, bidding and planning for diverse projects. You will collaborate with clients, architects and subcontractors through all design and construction phases to ensure accurate pricing and successful delivery.

The role emphasizes detailed cost estimation, value engineering, and cross-team coordination, with office or project-site based duties and daily reporting to the Manhattan office.