Senior Estimator

Shawmut Design and Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell phone

Pet Insurance

Financial Planning

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction in Boston seeks a Senior Estimator with 7–10+ years of estimating experience across Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors for large commercial projects.

The successful candidate will lead estimating efforts, develop budgets, review bid packages, and coordinate with trades to ensure competitive, accurate bids. A strong team player with a client-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years estimating experience required.
• Expertise in Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors estimating.
• Experience with large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mixed-use projects.
• Estimating all trades including Civil/Structural & MEP.
• Proven conceptual estimating & budgeting ability.
• Self-driven with strong teamwork and leadership.
• Knowledge of On Screen Take Off and Timberline is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan project approach with operations team before initiation.
• Develop understanding of project strategy for estimating process.
• Prepare GMPs and Budget Development from Concept to CD.
• Review bid documents and assess project risks.
• Establish pre-construction budget and manage funds.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive bid packages to trades.
• Coordinate with Shawmut Self Perform Division for revenue opportunities.
• Educate subs on project scope to ensure consistent bids.
• Present proposals to clients based on their needs.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Core & Shell estimating

Base Building estimating

Interiors estimating

Conceptual estimating

Budgeting

Leadership & collaboration

Tools

On Screen Take Off

Timberline (Precision Estimating)

Job description

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)–Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

We are seeking someone who is passionate about estimating and enjoys all that's required. The successful Senior Estimator is someone with a great attitude and relationship focus, and the ability to work in cohesion with the entire operations team.Responsibilities include:

• Work in partnership with the operations team members to plan the job prior to project initiation including general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process
• Complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents
• Ability to prepare GMP’s and present Budget Development process from Concept, SD, DD to CD.
• Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
• Establish the pre-construction budget and manage the associated funds
• Ability to prepare comprehensive bid packages and distribute to trades
• Coordinate with SDC Self Perform Division for revenue opportunities
• Ensures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project
• Structure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, by educating all subs on the Shawmut view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work
• Review & Level quotes and estimates with Project Team and prepare recommendations
• Develop meaningful project specific VE Strategies
• Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Must have the ability to be deadline focused in order to time manage several activities / projects
• Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
• Good leadership, strong team communication both written and verbal

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years’ estimating experience
• Expertise Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors Estimating
• Experience should include large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mix use projects.
• Experienced in estimating all trades including Civil / Structural & MEP
• Experienced in Conceptual Estimating & Budgeting
• Self-Starter with the ability to work individually & as part of a team
• Vast knowledge of all trades: scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures
• Solid conceptual estimating experience
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of On Screen Take Off, Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus

EEO Information

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Boston Base Salary Range: $170,000 – $210,000 The range stated is specific to New England Placement. The range listed depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.